BMerk, you should not be looking for anything. These cancers can't be identified by just looking. Let the doctor do her/his thing. If the doc wants to "wait and see" then remind them that this has been there already for several weeks. If they seem unsure, politely ask to have a referral to an ENT for further evaluation. There are many things that aren't cancer so don't get too worried.

Take care and let us know how it turns out.

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.