Kris had ear pain for 6 months. It was only in his R) ear and the tumour was on the R) BOT. Kris's ear pain was not constant.
He had an MRI after the ENT scoped him but could find nothing of concern in his oropharynx.
The MRI showed the tumour on his BOT. The ENT was then able to scope and locate the Ulcer on the BOT. He then proceeded to Biopsy which showed SCC HPV +ve.
Hope this helps,
Tammy

Caregiver/advocate to Husband Kris age 59@ diagnosis
DX Dec '10 SCC BOT T4aN2bM0 HPV+ve.Cisplatin x3 35 IMRT.
PET 6/11 clear.
R) level 2-4 neck dissection 8/1/11 to remove residual node - necrotic with NED
Feb '12 Ca back.. 3/8/12 total glossectomy/laryngectomy/bilat neck dissection/partial pharyngectomy etc. clear margins. All nodes negative for disease. PEG in.
March 2017 - 5 years disease free. Woohoo!