Nicholle Anderson undergoing chemo, radiation for throat cancer

The Ottawa Senators released a statement on Friday on behalf of Craig and Nicholle Anderson outlining some of their next steps in her battle with cancer.

The Andersons explained that Nicholle was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a common form of throat cancer, and are currently in the process of undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments at Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

The couple also thanked the Philadelphia Flyers organization and the Ottawa Senators Foundation, who helped Nicholle undergo her initial screening.

The Senators first announced Nicholle's cancer diagnosis on Oct. 30, prior to Craig's emotional shutout victory over the Edmonton Oilers after Nicholle urged him to return to the team.