Being new to this type of forum I want to apologize up front if I fail to follow proper protocol. Eight or nine weeks ago I discovered a lump on the right side of my neck. I was referred to an otolaryngology specilist. After a biopsy it was determined that I had cancer of the right tonsil that had spread to the neck lymph node. It has been classified as Stage III. Originally a date was set for surgery with a program for follow-up chemotherapy and radiation. About a week before the surgery this program was changed. The new plan was to have 2-3 cycles of pre-operative chemotherapy to be followed by surgery. After surgery there will be a six-week program of radiation and additional chemotherapy. I had my first cycle of chemotherapy last week. What troubles me is that I have seen virtually no mention of this pre-operative chemotherapy approach in the resources that I have found. Is anyone familiar with this approach?