Thanks, everyone for the warm welcome.

I am surprised at the number of physicians that are unaware of the statistics regarding smokers / non-smokers with this cancer. Thanks, Bill for the info.

I agree with you, Petey. We were very upset to learn about the growth, especially considering that he went to our primary 3 different times. On the 2nd visit, he should have recommended a ENT. In fact, he never did, I called and asked for the name of one and made the appointment because I couldn't understand a sore throat lasting 8 weeks.