Ginny, I don't like the sound of this time delay either. You have not mentioned if you are seeing doctors at a large cancer center or not but I'm going to guess not. Do some calling ask lots of questions and get an appointment with a radiation oncologist. You do NOT want to assume that this cancer is easy to beat. Be certain that what ever is done, is the best that can be done.

Take care

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.