Andrew,

You have every right to be "freaking out." This is a scary diagnosis and if it is cancer, you are in for a rough ride. That being said, right now the best thing for you to do is take a big deep breath and take the first step which is putting things in place to get that biopsy. If the biopsy is positive....mentally, the next 2-4 weeks will be the worst for you stress-wise as it will be filled with numerous appointments and tests and measurements. You just make those appointments, one day at a time, and pretty soon you will have a treatment plan in place. Once you start treatment, you will feel more in control of your destiny.

It sounds as though the ENT is being thorough. An oncologist, armed with your biopsy reports and specimens will then be able to carry forward with a treatment plan (in your case, it will probably be two oncologists...medical and radiologist.

You might consider a second opinion at a Comprehensive Cancer Center H&N Department. You will still need those biopsies..so get going on the first step.

Good luck!