To answer your question to me, Jenn, I had a visible tumor in the back of my mouth, and a very enlarged lymph node. The surgeons removed the tumor, did a modified radical neck dissection. When I healed, I had 37 rad treatments and concurrent chemo. That was five years ago and I feel great. And no, I did not have head pressure or ear pain.

I very sincerely hope you do not have cancer, but if you do, know that it is survivable. The place where you are now is the MOST scary. Once you know what ails you, one way or the other, then you can plan and things will begin to fall into place. You are up in the air now, but it won't last forever. Take deep breaths, and know we are here to help.