So the V.A. oncologist sent me for chest xrays and contrary to what my old doc said, told me that there won't be any pet scans or anything unless something suspicious shows up. Hmmm. Well, for now the V.A. is all I can afford so I'll have to play by their rules. And Linda is doing quite well, thank you Angelia. Her burns have healed up and she's getting a bit more energy.
Guess I'll get my xray results in a few days

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.