Saw the ENT yesterday at University of Mississippi due to some ongoing pain in my sinus and upper maxilla area. While there I told him I had been having a bit of a sore throat. He decided to run the scope down my nose and into my throats area. He advised me he observed some leukoplakia on my left vocal cord. He told me this was a precancerous condition and that he would check it again in 6 months. Also started me on a Prilosec. Does this sound like a correct approach? To say I am a little nervous is an understatement.

I think if you were ok with what the ENT told you and didnt mind waiting 6 months to get rechecked you wouldnt have posted here. I agree!!! Experienced physicians can give you an educated guess as to what a lesion probably is but without a biopsy they cant be 100% certain. If you dont feel comfortable with the ENT who examined you then go for a second opinion. A second opinion is always a good idea, it sure cant hurt in your situation.

Leukoplakia does NOT always turn into cancer. Ive seen many patients come thru here with leukoplakia that it has never turned into cancer. If its removed, it often returns to the same area. Heres a link with more info about leukoplakia and other mouth lesions.

Hopefully whatever you have is not cancer!!! Good luck!!!


Main OCF site... Premalignant and other lesions

Thanks Christine. My sister works at Roswell Park in Buffalo, NY, she is flying me up to see the ENT there for a second opinion on the 16th of this month.

Best wishes with your appointment!!! Please keep us posted with how you make out.

I'm sure you'll be in good hands. Roswell Park Cancer Institute is top rated, and one of the member Institutions affiliated with the NCCN, National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

Good luck

How did your appointment in NY go ? Thinking about you. Please let us know how you are doing.