Cindy, in contrast to the two previous posts, this cancer usually does not grow quickly. Please do your best to put aside the fear and wait until the tests are done and the resuts are in. Many many false scares happen too. Try not to let fear rule your mind.

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.