Rosie and Gary,
Thanks so much for your reply and encouragement.

He is seeing a head and neck surgeon at Eye and Ear for diagnosis/screening. His specialty is oral and throat cancer. Treatment is at Hillman Cancer Center. (UPMC University of Pittsburgh Medical Center). It's my understanding they rank in top 20 hospital centers in USA. Do you still think 2nd opinion necessary? I kinda bypassed some steps for the sake of saving as much time as possible.

Pardon my ignorance. What is an ENT? Which is preferred?

Detected by primary care MD when he complained of sore throat.

Got a question of insurance. His insurance lapse when became unemployed. Applied for MEDICAID but "Catch 22" govt regs didn't qualify him. I'm looking into insurance with pre-existing conditions. Any thoughts.

I respect your knwoledge, experiences (regretfully anyone should go through such an ordeal), and that you took the time to offer both to me and my family is quite remarkable and truly appreciated. May you both enjoy continued health.

Sincerely,
odaat