Thanks to each of you for your prompt and informative responses. The Oral Surgeon was very dismissive. He seemed reluctant to give me copies of the pathology report and finally did. I am scheduled to see a Dentist in 2 weeks. Based on previous posts and your guidance, I have asked my family doctor and my dentist for a referral to a ENT specialist with oral cancer experience. Compiling my list of questions based on the extensive information available on this site as well as on google. I'll keep you updated.