I had ear pain and for about two months before being diagnosed it felt like my teeth where going to fall out. After the surgery in order to have the tumor removed all the pain went away and it felt like my teeth were fine.

I like how we're all taught that early discovery saves lives yet when we say something or go to the doctor's office we're told to wait or just ignored...go figure.

Tell her you can't deal with the ear pain and that it needs to get resolved asap. And remember, a lot of different things cause ear pain.

Will be thinking of you--good luck.

7-16-08 age 37@Dx, T3N0M0 SCC 4.778cm tumor, left side of oral tongue, non smoker, casual drinker, I am the 4th in my family to have H&N cancer
8-13-08 left neck dissection and 40% of tongue removed, submandibular salivary gland & 14 nodes clean, no chemo, IMRTx35
11-4-08 Recovering & feeling better