Maybe I'm wierd but I like the scope. They have better sprays than others (the banana flavored is the best - and be sure to inhale through your nose when they are spraying it - numbness is the key). I have also observed that some fiber optic scopes have a smaller OD than others so that may be a factor as well) It gives them the best look and I don't think it's a big deal. I actually requested one 4 months ago when my throat was doing wierd things and yesterday my H&N surgeon walked in with one. So I mentioned "oh you're going to scope me again?" and he said "oh that's right I scoped you 4 months ago" (I was actually a little dissapointed) and he just used tongue depressors, gauze and mirrors and I was on my way.

I am also officially now on a 6 month follow-up with him and the MO and yearly with the RO. I have mixed feelings about that - one part of says YEH! I'm moving on from this - the other "voice" says "but you know the outcome if the Dx is late, especially if it's a recurrence or distant mets".

Five years is supposed to feel good I guess but it really doesn't fell any different from yesterday.

Over caution is a good thing - one cannot be too vigilant. There are plenty of horror stories here of people who weren't or didn't do their regular follow-up exams.

Kudos to your ENT!