When symptoms persist for so long, the best bet is to go to a Comprehensive Cancer Center. Although this may be inconvenient, it seems that where you live, you will not be able to get a diagnosis. To paraphrase what Gary said, "just because someone is an ENT or a dentist, doesn't mean they are capable to diagnose you.

Any tests, scans etc. that you have done, must be read by a well trained person. If the diagnosis is cancer, then you are best treated with a team approach.

This has been going on way too long for you to not take a proactive approach and get to the right place.

Good luck.


Jerry

Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.

"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"