Kim, I went to an ent who did a needle biopsy on the swollen gland. Stung a bit (OK, a lot) but at least not so invasive. When the path report came positive for malignancy, he sent me for a pet scan to see just how much was affected. I don't know a lot about your system there, all I know is that one of the arguments conservatives here use against it is the long waiting to see o doc.

David R. 65 yr old male non-smoker, light drinker, stage 3 or 4, depending on which doc you ask, scc rt. tonsil, 2 nodes, 7 weeks radiation and chemo. No surgery. Teatment ended 3/20/08. PET scan 8/08 showed no cancer.
And now, as of oct, 2010, caregiver to wife, Linda, with breast cancer.
May, 2013, Linda diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. Enuf already.