Thanks for your replies. It's Supraglottic meaning I have a primary tumor on my supraglottis. Of course, all this terminology is new to me, but due to online research the doctor confirmed two days ago that I was already at Stage IV due to the huge swelling on my neck. I hate to sound defeatist but it just doesn't sound like I have much positive news to grasp right now. I'm only 43 and have three school aged children. Tomorrow I meet with the radiology department. It seems that treatments, surgeries and appointments are being made for me, without me really understanding what is going on.