Hello ntc: All the Forum members who replied to your post had some really good information for you. Nevertheless, it's always wise to pursue the causes of your problems, so it is important you seek an ENT or hospital that has doctors who are familiar with oral cancer. No. 1 would be to have your tonsils checked, if they haven't already done that. I'm not sure if they do a scan or oral check to ensure they are okay. I thoroughly understand your fear- we know our bodies better than anyone and know when something isn't right. Yours could, and I pray, isn't anything but a possible infection or something similar, but you will not get relief until you have someone who knows what they are doing confirm this for you. So, seek help where you can get a thorough evaluation. Good luck.

julieann