I am a 10 year survivor with metastatic SCC originating from my ear. As a veterinarian I am always researching my cancer and possible new treatments. I firmly believe we should utilize the time tested traditional treatments with supportive scientific studies, but can then supplement our treatment with complementary therapies. I also cannot stress enough the value of a big referral center/teaching hospital to guide your treatment. I drive 10 hours from Ohio to Rochester MN for my care at Mayo Clinic. I firmly believe I would not have survived if I had stuck with local doctors. I also followed my surgery and radiation with Immune Augmentation at a clinic in the Bahamas. A few books that I have valued...... How Not to be My Patient by E. Creagan MD, a palliative care doctor from Mayo, Radical Remission by Kelly Turner, The Rebel's Apothecary by Jenny Sansouci (sp?). I would certainly ask about Proton Beam radiation as that saves damage to surrounding tissues, but it is not widely available....referral canters only. Your mass is small and I would stay positive for a good end result. Good luck to you.