Hi Meg! I had the dull constant earache like Darrell for months. I have dealt with sinusitis on same side for 20 + yrs & thought the 2 wer'e related. Had sore throat last couple of months before diagnosis & also thought it was related to sinus infection. Hind site is so clear at this point. All the indicators we're there for a long time before I found out what was up! The last few weeks before diag, I was constantly trying to clear my throat & actually hacked out bloody flem. Again, hind site is crystal clear. When I finally went in to see GP the tumor was so large he knew right away it wasn't good & sent me next day for ct scan & reffered me directly to ENT who knew it was probably cancer on sight. Good luck with your report & may this disease never touch your family again. Erik