Debbie,

I have to second what Ed said about making sure your husband gets to a major cancer center. This disease can become aggressive, and it typically needs to be attacked at the first opportunity using the best possible resources. You should not feel pressured to push ahead with surgery in two weeks -- it's more important to get the input of an experienced head and neck cancer team to help formulate the appropriate treatment plan and hopefully only have to fight this battle once.

Cathy