Awesome that it's coming out! My doctor was excited to yank it out as it meant you were on the road to recovery. Just feels like a bee sting and over in a second. He'll be fine to attend the event. Congrats.

Bill . . . SCC - originated in right tonsil, drifted into neck ( 28 lymph nodes removed - one positive ). Radical neck dissection in September 07, completed 34 radiation tx on January 4, 2008. Used Peg. Non smoker, 61, good shape, no previous health issues. Second year PET scan - "all clear".