Thanks Paul,

I’m going to see a doctor who is part of the HNC surgical oncology team at a top facility. Her reviews (that I’ve read) include many accounts of HNC patients. I’ve read more about her surgical successes than diagnosis but I she is a trained ENT. Obviously, I’m hoping for reassurance and to truly feel reassured. I’m super nervous... this is the first time I’ve felt THIS nervous since I started this journey.

Just a question... I know that your tonsil cancer was not visible to the eye prior to your tonsillectomy, but was the tonsil that had the cancer different from the other in any way? I’ve read many articles on asymmetry of the tonsils and how in most cases, this asymmetry is benign. Mine are also probably not more than a degree different in size but the rt one does have (that I can see) extra tissue that extends down further into the throat. I know my ENTs have seen a lot more tonsils than I have, so maybe for them this is something they see more often while for me, it’s alarming. I only wish I had been more aware of my oral structures so I’d know if this was a more recent development or if it’s just how I’m made. Honestly, up until the past couple of years, I used to get frequent sore throats! Often it was viral but I’ve had strep a handful of times as well. But never often enough to see a specialist.

Anyway, I’m nervous so I’m rambling. Hoping for a positive outcome!