Hi Chuck, The salivia ducts are usually pretty easy to find and if obstructed there will be reduced or no flow seen. My guess is your aunt is right, and you shouldn't worry for now. Take the drugs and monitor the situation. If it doesn't get better then proceed on with the next followup.

Gary is correct in saying many of us had late diagnosis on our cancer (mine was 6 months after the lump showed up in my neck) That is why we don't mess around with our advice to be diligent in getting things looked at. The comments should not imply that we don't believe your dentist, rather that ANYTHING unusual in the oral cavity that doesn't go away in 2 weeks needs thorough checking including a possible biopsy and microscopic analysis. Don't be freaked out by this, but we just lost a family member here that was 29 years young. We may be a little shell-shocked.

Take care and be sure to let us know how things work out.

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.