ChristineB my oral surgeon explained to me the histology report showed what could be benign or low grade carcinoma cells. The pathologist was unable to specify which one it was. He said regardless if it is benign or low grade the tumor needs to be removed. He said his plan was to remove it with a margin of 5 mm of healthy tissue around it and he was going to scrape a bit of the bone as well to test. I am already scheduled to go for a fitting for a protective mouth piece to use during recovery and he wants to schedule the surgery ASAP. I am not sure how long a second opinion would take and if my insurance would cover this, this is all so new to me. When you say " Just remember... surgeons cut, they always advise patients need surgery and once its gone it can never be returned back to its original state. " what exactly do you mean? I was under the impression that the tissue on my palate should grow back and heal after the tumor is removed. Thank you for all your help!