Thank you for the responses. This is scary business. First let me say, GOOD LUCK and STAY STRONG to both of you!

The tonsil is enlarged, per the CT scan. But, in addition there is a nodule/tumor inside. That is the part that is at least an inch long, 3/4 inch wide. It feels hard like a bone, and is shaped differently than the tonsil. It protrudes and is scary and large. The doctor and I thought it was a calcification, until it didn't show on the scan. It feels deeply rooted, and won't move when pushed. It also narrows a bit towards the end of it. It doesn't hurt at all, though. I don't know how long it has been there. I would definitely say less than a year maybe?

I think the doctor's strategy is waiting for lymph node development. I don't like that! Every doctor that feels of it is taken aback. There is definitely something not normal. They do stick a tube down my nose into my throat every time I go in. Other than that, they seem fairly calm.

This is the Veteran's Affairs Hospital. They are generally very attentive and overly 'thorough.' This doctor is about to retire. I'm wondering if I should push the issue. If it is precancerous or very early, cancerous, possibly I could be saved from as much treatment.

I'm going to call them tomorrow and see if I can get a PET scan scheduled. It makes sense to me. What they are doing doesn't make sense, really. Thank you, thank you!