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What could someone with BOT cancer say that would put your mind at ease? Why can't you see your ENT? What was his explanation for your symptoms?

It would seem to me that the dysplasia was the cause of your issues. You state they only took a small biopsy from one spot. If they took your tonsils, they were biopsied as well, thus the dysplasia diagnosis. Typically, if OC is suspected, they would take several samples from various locations in the oral cavity. I know as I had several taken on two occasions. And I can tell you from experience that the surgery was both very painful for several weeks and took a long time to heal.

I don't know what else to say. I feel bad for you frown

Positive thoughts and prayers you find some peace.

"T"

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Cardiac bypass 11/07
Cardiac stents 10/2012
Dx'd 11/30/2012 Tx N2b MO Stage IV HPV+
Palatine Tonsillectomy/Biopsies 12-21-12
Selective Neck Dissection/Lingual Tonsillectomy/biopsies TORS 2/7/13
Emergency Surgery/Bleeding 2/18/13
3/13/2013 30rads/6chemo
Finished Tx 4/24/13
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