This summer we have experienced very unexpected news. My husband, Derek, has been diagnosed with throat cancer. A recent biopsy, August 18, confirmed squamous cell carcinoma. It is extremely painful. It started on his left tonsil and has spread to lymphnodes and the back of his throat. The pain radiates into his ear like a stabbing knife. It's like strepp throat x 50! This requires 6 weeks of radiation followed with chemo. We are looking into alternative treatments along with conventional to attack this from all angles. This is not easy to have to do this, but we need help. Being without insurance at the moment puts us in a difficult situation. We are asking for donations to help get started.