my biospy results showed there was no cancer or pre cancer, which is obviously a massive relief. There is more work to do and signs of an 'infective process' so we shall have to work through some more tests to see if we can find what the cause is. At least I know now that this is something I've suffered before and is self limiting to my tonsils and does get better.

I will post the outcome in time, since I know from the web there are lots of people out there who suffer persistent sore throats but there is little information about any other diagnoses to be found.

I'd just like to say how wonderful the UK National Health System has been to me on a day when it is taking a bashing.

Thanks - john