Try not to dwell on the past and the what ifs. Many of us tried to get a dx for months. We started our journey in early April and did not have a dx until mid July. The everything moved very quickly. Course by then it was Stage IV.
Be persistent about trying to get things done quickly. You just sometimes have to be a little pushy.
We are here for you. Sorry you have to be here. Remember also that you don't know anything for sure without the biopsy.
Hang in there,
Kathy

Kathy wife/caregiver to:
Kevin age:53
Dx 7/15/11
HPV16+ SCC Stage IV BOT/R
Non smoker, casual drinker
7/27/11 Cistplatin, taxotere,5FU 2/3week sessions, followed by IMRT 125cgy x 60 (2x daily) w/Erbitux weekly. Last rad 10/26/11. Last Erbitux 10/27/11
PEG placed 9/1/11 Removed 11/8/11
Clear PET 10/12 and 10/13 and ct in 6/14