Sandy, it's a brutal decision. But I'm having them radiate my right side too for a 3mm node that may or may not be cancerous. I just want it dealt with. If you decide on radiation, then go with the place you are at since they have his plan already in place. I find that after the treatment has started the ROs are only there to answer any questions you have about side effects and offer up scripts. Mine is not good at answering much else I have learned so I've decided to go with it. and be dine with this.I know the side effects suck, but hopefully being cancer free at the end will be the optimum payoff for however many weeks of discomfort. Not knowing for sure it's cancer is the worst, but whatever it is... I would personally want it out.

Best of luck, I wish I could help with regards to the pathologist, unbiased is sometimes hard... Maybe there is an independent group that can look, but then you have to see about their credentials and whether to risk his life, on their decision.

Bottom line..
I hope you get some peace in this matter soon. Many prayers and hugs to you!