Hi Chris,

I see that you're from British Columbia. I am Canadian too but I'm in Ontario.

I'm glad that you have a referral to see an ENT, most doctors at walk-in clinics are GP's and may not have the level of expertise you need now to set your mind at ease. We are just a group of patients and caregivers and do not have the medical knowledge to tell you if you should be worried. But if I were you, I would persist with getting a medical opinion.

Like the two previous posters, I agree that giving up tobacco is a positive first step. Irrespective of whether you are going to get a cancer diagnosis or not, tobacco use is truly bad for you in the long run.

While you are waiting to see the ENT, you may want to limit your research to creditable sites. Here at the OCF main site, the information has been vetted by medical professionals to ensure that it is accurate. This is really important. You might want to go through the information to familiarize yourself with oral cancer and the treatments so that when you do get to see a doctor, you will be able to ask informed questions and have meaningful discussions with them. Wishing you all the best!