Lolita,
You can also ask the doctor for a copy of the chart note that will be generated after your visit. It sometimes takes a bit of time, but that medical record is YOURS and you have a right to a copy of it. If there are things you don't understand, you can take the note back in with you at your next visit and ask for clarification of terms and whatnot. Good luck!

CG to spouse, tonsillar SCC, T2N0M0, tonsillectomy 9/06, 35 rad tx finished 12/06, no chemo. Positive PET 3/07 in tonsillar fossa (residual tumor), surgery 4/2/07 composite resection tonsillar fossa and BOT w/forearm graft and right ND.