Jenn, bring someone with you to dr. visits, have them take notes and make them wait for your questions. Any good doctor will take the time to explain things well.

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.