Thanks Kim. To answer your questions, my girlfriend does not have any symptoms. I have been pretty cautious in my handlings of kissing her and stuff. The node is somewhat tender not really right when I touch it but a after I touch it or feel it it does feel tender and hurt a bit. It is also very mobile, which I have heard that cancer nodes are often hard and immobile. As far as symptoms at school, everyone is getting sick lately and I am coming down with a cold so that probably isnt helping. I feel confident with Dr. Rounds and he was very accomodating. Like I said I am going to give it some time and try and get more rest (which is near impossible with my workload and hockey) and see how things turn out. I have a history of tonsilitis and Dr. Rounds said if the sore throat does persist then he wants me to have them taken out. So I will probably go back to see him soon if this keeps up. Thanks everyone for the advice and support. Best of luck to you guys Kim, I hope Dave is doing well and pulling through. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.