It isn't cancer until it is confirmed with a biopsy. Just go after your Dr for a referral , if he can't do a biopsy himself.Don't even give him time to relax or sleep by making him him so curious that he will do what is needed. Good luck and we are all with you.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here