Camille...sorry about your diagnosis. I had a chronic sore throat in mid January. I got a CT scan in mid February and had surgery for a mass in my epiglottis 3/2/17. The mass was the same thing you have...squamous cell carcinoma. I been in radiation and chemo for 2 weeks. Be aggressive in asking questions and getting answers. My surgery on 3/2 was outpatient. I was in at 8 and out by 1 pm. Find a good cancer doctor and go from there. In the mean time, keep your chin up ( I know it's hard). This is a great support group! I wish you the best!