julieann and EricS,

Thanks for your responses. Yes, I'd like to get this thing resolved ASAP. I've been consumed by my anxiety. College started several days ago and I've been finding it difficult to focus on classes. The last two months have been an emotional ordeal unlike anything I've experienced before. I've been reading messages from oral cancer patients and survivors, and I am floored by their courage and their positive attitudes.

FWIW, my ENT said that in 20 years he has never seen a case of SCC present as an enlarged lymph node in the same area where mine is. He has however seen two cases of lymphoma present as masses in the same location. But nevertheless, only the biopsy will tell for sure.

I've been reading obsessively about the various types of oral cancer. I've come across some articles in medical journals of head and neck SCCs with unknown primary tumor site. These are supposed to be uncommon.

I was just wondering if anyone has more information on SCCs of the oral cavity that occur without any visible lesions on the surface tissues of the mouth. Has anyone on this forum had cancerous lymph nodes without visible lesions in the mouth?

Thanks everyone.