worried obout throat cancer please help me anyone please...
One thing more to ask from u all that how many people there have these symptoms before treatment.and are these symptoms are from cancer.i have not any visible lump or bump but also white looking tounge both sides.
Please help me friend im crying please reply me.
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It's not cancer
It's not cancer until a biopsy confirms it is. Most of us did not have any pains before diagnosis, many did get treated for infections first. Do you need to have a referral to an ENT or could you make your own appointment? I would seek a 2nd opinion, see an ENT.
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symptoms thereKTeacher said:It's not cancer
It's not cancer until a biopsy confirms it is. Most of us did not have any pains before diagnosis, many did get treated for infections first. Do you need to have a referral to an ENT or could you make your own appointment? I would seek a 2nd opinion, see an ENT.
What was the symptoms of all people there has anybody had these symptoms . What symptoms u all had with differant throat and mouth cancers . Plz tell me.0 -
The symptoms you describe are
The symptoms you describe are suggestive for an infection, like tonsillitis (you might even have a few enlarged reactive lymph nodes, due to the infection). So no surprise that the GP went this route. I wonder though, have you done a throat swab culture, PRIOR to starting the antibiotics? This would have shown the culprit, and the sensitivity to antibiotics.
I have a different type of cancer (nasopharyngeal), so my first symptoms were different than oral, or BOT cancer. Generally speaking though, it tends to be indolent (no pain) or mild symptoms until later, when the tumor gets bigger.
Of course, as you already know, the best would be a referral to an ENT specialist, especially since the treatment has been going on for a while, with no results (might be the wrong antibiotic chosen).
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gp think viralcorleone said:The symptoms you describe are
The symptoms you describe are suggestive for an infection, like tonsillitis (you might even have a few enlarged reactive lymph nodes, due to the infection). So no surprise that the GP went this route. I wonder though, have you done a throat swab culture, PRIOR to starting the antibiotics? This would have shown the culprit, and the sensitivity to antibiotics.
I have a different type of cancer (nasopharyngeal), so my first symptoms were different than oral, or BOT cancer. Generally speaking though, it tends to be indolent (no pain) or mild symptoms until later, when the tumor gets bigger.
Of course, as you already know, the best would be a referral to an ENT specialist, especially since the treatment has been going on for a while, with no results (might be the wrong antibiotic chosen).
Strep test neg. He think it is viral and will go away but after 6 weeks still here.
i also have sinus preassure that side at side of my nose.0 -
If he thinks is viral, whydihana said:gp think viral
Strep test neg. He think it is viral and will go away but after 6 weeks still here.
i also have sinus preassure that side at side of my nose.If he thinks is viral, why would he prescribe more antibiotics? Anyway, I believe that the ENT is the best specialist to assess the condition. Except maybe, in the meantime, while waiting for the ENT consultation, a regular head X-ray might (not necessarily) show if you have some sinus problems. By the way, that white looking tongue? To check for Candida infection (thrush); sometimes caused by large spectrum antibiotics (easy to treat).
Other than that, no other suggestion, sorry.
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No symptoms like that...
My loved one was dx with BOT cancer and did not have any of those symptoms, in fact, he had NO symptoms at all. He noticed two swollen lymph nodes and after a few weeks of antibiotics with no changes, they did a needle biopsy where cancer was confirmed.
It does sound like a chronic infection to me. Maybe Pat(who is an MD) will chime in to give you his take on this. Of course, seeing a doctor first hand and going through the routine of ruling out other issues, is the key.
I'm sure you will get this resolved soon. For now concentrate on the steps the doctor is taking with you. Seeing an ENT is your best bet.
Blessings to you,
~C
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Sounds like strep throat or like tonsillitis
I had larynx cancer and only had pain in left ear, coughed lots of blood, hard to swallow. But those I had fit my COPD and many other things. Yours sounds like strep throat and that will make your tonsills enlarge and lymph galnds as well. WBC down is from fighting infection as well. I would recomend seeing an ENT and he will know if strep throat, tonsells or anything else. I would not guess canser as it won't be painful early on, or have all those symptoms.
I used to get strep throat often when I was younger and it sounde like that. My doctor would tell me if I get strep again he will take out my tonsels. I'm 63 and still have my tonsels, they took my voice box instead, but I have my tonsels. Please do not worry to much. This is probably nothing more than an infection.
wmc
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i had cancer of the larynx
i had cancer of the larynx but my only symptom way coughing a lot. i had no pain anywhere. cancer usually doesn't come with any pain. praying for good results for you.
dj
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your insurance
Could be why your doctor is going this route. It is the usual course for many throat cancers to be treated as an infection before a diagnosis is made. Not sure where you are but get back with your physician and find out the next step.
Try to stay calm and find someone you trust to go to the doctor with you.
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Base of tongue
Dihana, I understand why you are so worried as cancer is very scary. My wife was diagnosed with base of tongue cancer with 2 lymph nodes involved. In her case she had no pain but the 2 lymph nodes were visibly swollen. Her doctor had a needle biopsy performed on the lymph nodes that confirmed the cancer. After that she had MRI performed to send to MD Anderson Cancer Center and she was accepted soon after that. If you are losing confidence in your doctor you might talk to another about your symptoms and see if you can get more testing. Try to stay as calm as possible and hopefully it won't be cancer.
We Wish you the Best, Homer & Connie
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CLASSIC BOT SYMPTOMS
GET AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN ENT WHO IS WELL VERSED IN DIAGNOSING HEAD AND NECK CANCER, ESPECIALLY BASE OF TONGUE, AND DO IT NOW! The triad of pain, i.e., ear, jaw, and throat are classic Base Of Tongue cancer symptoms! Before being correctly diagnosed, I referred to the my triad, as the beast, funny (not even) that it turned out to really be---"the beast." The pain was excruciating, and would occur in a variety of combinations, that is, any one of them singularly, in pairs, or my favorite, the trifecta. The beast attacks would occur unpredictably anytime night or day; I still have fond memories of being ripped out of a dead sleep by a beast attack, stay for awhile and then just go away. I ate ibuprofen like skittles with no effect; the beast laughed at my efforts to ease my pain. I was misdiagnosed for a long time, first by my PCP, and then by an ENT, and like you had a variety of useless meds prescribed for false diagnoses before finely getting a second ENT opinion and the right diagnosis that no one wants to get. I would more than love to be oh so wrong about my more than oh so strong suspicion, so please get that ENT evaluation and prove me wrong, please.
PATRICK
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same painqpatricke said:CLASSIC BOT SYMPTOMS
GET AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN ENT WHO IS WELL VERSED IN DIAGNOSING HEAD AND NECK CANCER, ESPECIALLY BASE OF TONGUE, AND DO IT NOW! The triad of pain, i.e., ear, jaw, and throat are classic Base Of Tongue cancer symptoms! Before being correctly diagnosed, I referred to the my triad, as the beast, funny (not even) that it turned out to really be---"the beast." The pain was excruciating, and would occur in a variety of combinations, that is, any one of them singularly, in pairs, or my favorite, the trifecta. The beast attacks would occur unpredictably anytime night or day; I still have fond memories of being ripped out of a dead sleep by a beast attack, stay for awhile and then just go away. I ate ibuprofen like skittles with no effect; the beast laughed at my efforts to ease my pain. I was misdiagnosed for a long time, first by my PCP, and then by an ENT, and like you had a variety of useless meds prescribed for false diagnoses before finely getting a second ENT opinion and the right diagnosis that no one wants to get. I would more than love to be oh so wrong about my more than oh so strong suspicion, so please get that ENT evaluation and prove me wrong, please.
PATRICK
Hello patric are u had same pain as me the burning pain and weird feeling at one side of tounge with white stuf both sides an enlarged tastebuds at uery back. And what was ur other symptoms and stage of cancer and final treatment.
i feel burning pain 24/7 only relief for few minutes an u also had this 24/7 burning pain?
and are u had any visible lump or bump there and stiff neck. Plz tell me.0 -
Just Do It!dihana said:same painq
Hello patric are u had same pain as me the burning pain and weird feeling at one side of tounge with white stuf both sides an enlarged tastebuds at uery back. And what was ur other symptoms and stage of cancer and final treatment.
i feel burning pain 24/7 only relief for few minutes an u also had this 24/7 burning pain?
and are u had any visible lump or bump there and stiff neck. Plz tell me.Dihana,
You can continue to ask questions and feed your fear or take action. Your GP doesn't seem to feel it's sinister but put your fears to rest one way or another and see a qualified ENT that has experience in H&N cancers.
Positive thoughts and prayers
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Sounds like an infection
to me also. Viral probably, since antibiotics didn't touch it (some Drs. hand out antibiotics to make the patient feel better emotionally...kinda dumb if ya ask me).
I had a lump in my neck, and a pain on my brestbone.....a type of referred pain with the type of throat cancer I had. If I'd gone to the Dr. with that, he'd have checked my heart
. Glad you're seeing an ENT so he can put your fears to rest.
p
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GET AN ENT APPOINTMENT NOW!dihana said:same painq
Hello patric are u had same pain as me the burning pain and weird feeling at one side of tounge with white stuf both sides an enlarged tastebuds at uery back. And what was ur other symptoms and stage of cancer and final treatment.
i feel burning pain 24/7 only relief for few minutes an u also had this 24/7 burning pain?
and are u had any visible lump or bump there and stiff neck. Plz tell me.Dihana,
It's 12:45 PMish EST in my neck of the woods, S FL, and I do hope that, by now, you have done or are doing some asking friends, family, and medical professionals, or other forms of research about which ENT in your area is the best head and neck, and especially base of tongue cancer diagnostician. Getting to an ENT is the most important thing for you to focus on and do now. Once you are in the hands compentent ENT, and have an accurate diagnosis, you can ask her/him about your symptoms. You can find out about my journey if you click on my username above.
PATRICK
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ENTdihana said:same painq
Hello patric are u had same pain as me the burning pain and weird feeling at one side of tounge with white stuf both sides an enlarged tastebuds at uery back. And what was ur other symptoms and stage of cancer and final treatment.
i feel burning pain 24/7 only relief for few minutes an u also had this 24/7 burning pain?
and are u had any visible lump or bump there and stiff neck. Plz tell me.Get to an ENT. I had MEC in my jaw and was dealing with an oral surgeon who wasn't too worried about it. I didn't like his opinion and went to an ENT. He took care of things and got me into surgery pretty fast. Your symptoms sound more like an allergy issue/infection of some type. I'd definitely see an ENT as soon as you can to put your fears at ease.
Also..DON'T GOOGLE. You only find the worst of the worst on there!!!
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about neckpatricke said:GET AN ENT APPOINTMENT NOW!
Dihana,
It's 12:45 PMish EST in my neck of the woods, S FL, and I do hope that, by now, you have done or are doing some asking friends, family, and medical professionals, or other forms of research about which ENT in your area is the best head and neck, and especially base of tongue cancer diagnostician. Getting to an ENT is the most important thing for you to focus on and do now. Once you are in the hands compentent ENT, and have an accurate diagnosis, you can ask her/him about your symptoms. You can find out about my journey if you click on my username above.
PATRICK
I read ur blog there but you not discribe about neck lump. If u did not had any lump or u had it ? Plz tell
this evening going to my gp again to raffer me to ent0 -
what is mecTracyLynn72 said:ENT
Get to an ENT. I had MEC in my jaw and was dealing with an oral surgeon who wasn't too worried about it. I didn't like his opinion and went to an ENT. He took care of things and got me into surgery pretty fast. Your symptoms sound more like an allergy issue/infection of some type. I'd definitely see an ENT as soon as you can to put your fears at ease.
Also..DON'T GOOGLE. You only find the worst of the worst on there!!!
Please tell me what is mec. And are u had symptoms like mine before treated it.0 -
gp againdihana said:about neck
I read ur blog there but you not discribe about neck lump. If u did not had any lump or u had it ? Plz tell
this evening going to my gp again to raffer me to entI went to my gp last evenong ask him about my worry. He said: for u cancer is only a word that came through internet to ur mind. It is not a simple word but hell on earth. Let me do my duty there are not all things on internet
internet is not know u phsycally as i. Its just an infection and tmj problems that couse it.so cool down and leave up webmd and try to belive me ur age (27)is not for cancer its for work hard and enjoy.
Hi these words are from my gp i got little relief in my mind but pain is still here.
Are anybody think that doctor is doing good for me or just relaxing mo from undetected fear .n0
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