Mik, just FYI, my tumor could not be seen for a couple of months but I could feel something. The first time it could be seen, it was less than a cm. Within 3 months, when I had my surgery it was over 5 cm long.

Take that for what it's worth.

See an ENT. Mine knew the moment he saw it.

Tina
Diag: Aug. 13/12
T3N0M0
50% + glossectomy and bilateral radical neck dissection, removal of nodes zones I - V
Surgery October 11/12
Chemo/rad on hold due to clear margins and nodes
Sept 21/13 clear CT with anomaly thought to be the artery, being watched closely.
Dec 16/13 - anomaly confirmed artery, all clear
nickname: "get 'r done"
Plans: kick cancer's butt