Danny,
Hidden in there somewhere is some good news. MDACC says they would be treating you the same way you're currently being treated. That sounds pretty reassuring. And the scan results also sound like progress! No sense spending big money to be told that. I'm sure I'd have made the same decision in your situation.
Hopefully the Taxol and Carbo will work their magic, and MDACC won't be necessary.
You have to know that you have the full support of everyone here in these difficult times.

Good Health

GO BEARS
Chuck
laugh

SCC Stage IV right tonsil T3N3M0. Dx 08/03. Clinical Trial:8 weeks Taxol, Carboplatin then Hydrea, 5FU, IMRT x's 48, SND, Iressa x 2yrs. Now 20 years out and thriving. Dealing with a Prostate cancer diagnosis now. Add a Bladder cancer diagnosis to all the fun.
It's always something
"Adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it."