Welcome Bob and Laurie, Spend some time using the search function here and you will find alot of good information. Of course you should feel completely at ease asking questions as well. There are many people here whom have been where you are. I don't remember many questions that didn't get answered here.

Take care and healing thoughts to you both.

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.