Well, I just got back from the ENT, and this was what he had to say:

He sees nothing in my mouth or throat that concerns or looks troubling to him. (Side note-as of today the sore is nothing more than a small bump, no "white", and barely noticeable) His opinion is that it was an infected or irritated tastebud that had become pus-filled. He said that his philosophy when it comes to weird bumps in the mouth are to cut it out and get it biopsied, regardless of whether he thinks its benign or not. So thats what I'm gonna do.

May I say that I am tobacco free for 5 days now, and its FINALLY getting to be tolerable. Its that damn routine that gets you. Those times in your day when you'd normally put in a chew or have a smoke. Quitting cold-turkey sucks, but I don't want to substitute one vice for another. I'm determined not to touch the stuff again, so I'll just take it one day at a time.

I feel silly that I was freaking out to you guys -REAL SURVIVORS- over something so trivial, but I want to give you my sincerest thanks for helping me chill out. My biggest fear has been your reality. I have been, and will continue praying for your continued healing and recovery.

If anything changes, I will let you know.

Very Respectfully,

Bret