Ronnie,

Welcome to OCF. I have only been around for a while but it appears you may be walking almost completely in my shadow.

On biopsy, it was suggested by my ENT that I have radiation and chemo, that surgery was not necessary. Knowing the killer this can be I just was not satisfied with that decision.

I went to the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa for a second opinion. The primary doctor I saw, also an ENT Surgeon, and the others reviewing my case all concurred that radiation and chemo were the road to take. With their Tumor Board agreeing, that is the road I travel today, just beyond the half way mark of my treatments.

I wish you well in your battle. If for no other reason that the peace of mind, I recommend you get that second opinion. I know how much better it made me feel. Also, having the second opinion I know that I did not make a second guess my treatment mode.

Bill