We saw our ENT yesterday. His first reaction after reading the PET/CT test results was to do a biopsy. He then examined the area which lit up on the PET at the base of the tongue on the left side with a small mirror and he also felt that area. He did not see or feel anything suspicious.

He gave us three choices: 1) Do the biopsy; 2) Do an MRI; and 3) Keep monitoring the suspect area.

The ENT told us to come back in three weeks while we contemplate our options and decide.

I would like to ask other forum members about their experiences with MRIs.

We are not sure if an MRI would help in identifying the suspect area as cancer, scar tissue or an inflammation. If the MRI would leave additional doubts as to what the problem is than it would seem best to proceed with the biopsy.

Thank you for your help and assistance.

CG to wife;
Jan 2005 DX SCC Tongue T2N1MO; RND surgery Mar 2005; 35 XRT and 4 cisplatin completed Jul 2005.
Dec 2006 tongue surgery, Scar tissue no cancer.
Feb 2010 neck node FNA - negative.
2010 ORN right jaw plus fracture
2015 ORN left jaw plus fracture
Feb 2016 Lower jaw reconstruction by Fibula free flap+titanium plate - Permanent G-tube
June 2016 Difficulty breathing - Permanent Trachea tube
Dec 2019 DX Cervical cancer - Stage 1 - Surgery Jan 16 2020.
15-20 esophagus/larynx dilations