Hang in there Mark,

Yes very high stress can burn a lot of calories.

May I second (or third) the idea that 3 weeks till biopsy is too long. Ask him very nicely if it can be squeezed in sooner?


Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.