I think I have managed to tell my kids about what's happening with me in a fairly competent manner. Thanks to all who offered suggestions and support.

I guess only time will tell how well I did .

Can anyone advise on the situation of possibily having a metastatic squamous to one lymph node with an occult primary, and also a second primary site at the same time (with no mets)?.

This other area relates to a possible tumor on the left side of my larynx, which was commented on in my CT scan.

The actual comment read "an area of soft tissue assymetry in the larynx anteriorly at the glottic level which is of uncertain significance".

On Monday past I was introduced, by a close friend, to a healer, who is a member of the British Federation of Spiritual Healers.

Without knowing any of my details, the first time she laid her hands on me she told me she was concerned about an area on the left side of my larynx.

I have to consider this gives her more than a little credibility bearing in mind the comments in the CT scan.

Though I am a sceptic by nature, I think I have enough of an open mind to accept the offer of assistance from wherever it originates. I think of this as ancilliary, rather than replacing, my medical treatment.

This lady has clearly indicated to me that she cannot "diagnose a tumor", as she is not permitted to do so by the rules of the Federation she works with. She has encouraged me not to ignore my doctors, and to have the radiation treatment.

I asked my ENT whether the panendoscopy had taken a biopsy from an area close to the site referred to in the CT scan, but he said it was too difficult to get at. He did say that if it were a tumor, then the radiation would shrink it.

Because of the location, he thought it most unlikely for it to be the primary site for the met. In fact, he said it would be more likely that the lymph site would be the primary site, metastatizing to the larynx!!??

I'm still waiting for Toronto to call, but I'm getting somewhat impatient.

Any ideas about multiple primaries? I was just starting to think my prognosis might be pretty positive, and now this.

Thanks,

tower