I'm Tom Alexander, 52 y.o. male, recently diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. This started as sore throat and lump on the side of my neck and now I have had my "prep" surgery, installation of a tube into my stomach for liquid nutrition and a port to accept chemo drugs. I really don't know anything about what stage I'm at or any more details, but the dr says I'm to start both radiation and chemo shortly. So I just wanted to introduce myself. Fortunately I am surrounded by family and friends who are all being just as supportive as possible, so it's not like I have to face this all alone.