Hello I am punkinsue, recently diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tonsil. I had a left tonsillectomy with removal of a portion of the palate and excision of surrounding tissue last Thursday, April 7th. I have a referral to an oncologist for radiation therapy more than likely. The extent of the therapy to be determined pending tests. I am going to need much support as this came out of left field. No one in my family has cancer and I have never smoked in my life. Hope to meet some wonderful people on here to be mutual supports and to gain information as I progress through the stages of recovery