Hi All,

Just back from ENT with MRI results. I think I have a pretty good handle on things, but would always appreciate advice from you. The results say symmetic palatine tosillar and lingual tonsillar enlargement. Small nonspecific asymmetric 3x6 area of increased signal and enhancement left aryepiglottic fold. Otherwise bilateral indeterminate cervical lymph nodes. Anyone else with similar findings?

I will be having a debriefing of my tonsils as well as a biopsy. The dr did another scope and said my tonsils are very enlarged. I will be put under anethesia with a possible overnight stay. They will call me back with my scheduled date later today.

He is not overly concerned about this, but wants to do the biopsy because the tonsils are so enlarged. He will be looking at the epiglottis (no biopsy there) as well as all structures in the area. He said the MRI showed no signs of node involvement. If it is cancer, he said the treatment would be radiation. I have to say how relieved I am that I don't have to have a ND, trach or feeding tube. I was so afraid of that.

This morning before the appointment I thought I would have a panic attack. My entire nervous system was in overdrive. Now, I'm feeling better. It sounds as if this is contained and small if it turns out to be cancer.

I went in prepared to do battle for the biopsy, so glad he was in agreement with that. What can I expect from the biopsy procedure itself? Will there be a lot of pain, bleeding, unable to eat? He said I should get pathology results within several days, unless they find lymphoma. Then it would be sent off to other labs for second opinions and would of course take longer.

Thanks for listening to my rambling.

Shannon~