No biopsy, Mary; he just removed the spot with his laser;fairly quick, if smelly, process, no residual pain or discomfort, but voice still a bit raspy.

The vision problems are something else. Because it's been so overcast this week, I've been able to make store runs. But bright lights or sunlight can render me nearly blind.

My dr. had tried to set me up with a specialist at Mass General, but they won't give any financial aid to non residents and I can't afford the co-pays/deductibles. So we will probably end up at Dartmouth-Hitchcock for the stent placement.

Thanks all - Tom