Good morning,
I have several questions, and would sure love the any input that would be helpful.

Please note, I am just looking for help and so concerned. You don't have to respond, but I would be more than grateful.

As you know, I have discovered a large mass in my clavicle area. I have also for six months been experiencing tongue pain (burning) throat pain and a earache and toothache that has been unilateral up until the last month or so. Now, it is on both sides. I have a MRI scheduled for two weeks which I think is way to long and have put a call in to my doctor. In your experience is a MRI better at detecting BOT tongue cancer and cancer in the lymph nodes than a CT scan?

I have heard so many stories of CT scans that didn't show any cancer. Also, I know PET scans are not always accurate and can show imflammation and so forth, but if there was cancer there would it light up?

Also, please anyone who suffered with ear pain, please describe your pain and if it was on the same side as the tumor? I know most BOT tumors aren't always symptomatic, but I also know they can cause extreme pain also.

Are BOT tumors hard to the touch? Even if it couldn't be seen by flex scope would a capable doctor know by feeling it?

Thank you for all help. You're all in my thoughts and prayers!