OK thank you all. I will call to see if I can get it pushed up as yes, the thought of waiting a month isn't fun. Especially since I am not telling anyone else about it until I know something firm. No sense in scaring my family and friends with my worry before an actual diagnosis.

This ENT no longer does surgery but has been doing it for 40+ years so I think he'll have knowledge in this area. I asked the woman I spoke with about throat cancer and she suggested him over the other two at this practice. I may still call another ENT practice to discuss and try for earlier appt.

Thanks for the input y'all.