Great news! I have been accepted as a patient for rad therapy in Toronto! They will advise me as soon as a date is fixed.

Also saw my ENT today and he has confirmed my panendoscopy (as well as a tonsillectomy) for the 13th. He did an even more thorough examination of the oral cavity and still could find nothing.

He thought the soft tissue asymmetry in the larynx was probably not an issue but will still take samples for biopsy just in case. The oncologist in Toronto concurs (quite independently) with this. Gives me some added confidence in the ENT for sure.

I know that my CT and MRI did not show certain areas due to the extensive dental work I have had in the past (hardly a tooth left without multiple filings). Presumably the panendoscopy will help by eliminating (or confirming!)any areas that did not show clearly.

I am a little concerned whether I may have to have major extractions done before treatment.

That concern can be dealt with in the next little while, however. Today I will just concentrate on "doing the dance of joy" at being able to source the best possible treatment.

Thanks again to everyone for all their thoughtful comments and advice.

Best,
tower