My husband has a lump on his neck (lymph node) which after a fine needle biopsy has shown non-small cell carcinoma.  MRI and PET CT are clear and so he needs a core biopsy.  The appointment is in 5 weeks due to staff sickness and then 4 weeks for results.  9 weeks feels like a scary time for more information and worried that the delay will impact the effectiveness and start of treatment.  He then may need a tonsil biopsy which could take another 8 weeks before results.  These times are scary.  Any advice?