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Possible throat cancer....how long usually for ENT appointment?

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RachRoux
RachRoux

Hi all, I've been struggle for a while months with a really sore throat on one side which is effecting my ear also. I'm having trouble swallowing, my voice has become really raspy and I find it painful to talk. Despite all this my throat looks absolutely fine to my dr she is however very concerned of the symptoms and my ear drum looks as though there is something pushing on it. So I have been waiting 3 weeks now since she referred me to the ENT as she herself prepared me that she wanted to look at possible throat cancer. I am struggling a lot with the pain and don't know how long is normal to wait.  If anyone knows that would be great. X

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  • amkoffee
    amkoffee RachRoux

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    Just yesterday I got the good news that my tongue biopsy showed no malignancy. So as you see I am very familiar with the beginning process.

    So back to your situation... I would try and see if you can get into an oral surgeon quicker. They do these as well. I had mine done by an oral surgeon and then 2 weeks later I had to see an ENT for allergy reasons. I talked to him about it too. He even said that particular area is shared by both practices. So I think you can feel confident with an oral surgeon will do just as good a job as an ENT doctor.

    • RachRoux
      RachRoux amkoffee

      Posted

      Really great to hear that the biopsy showed no malignancy! Thanks for the advice about oral surgeons I will look into that now. Take care 
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