Throat cancer?

Ice_00
Ice_00 Member Posts: 2 Member
edited February 2022 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
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My throat has been like this for awhile (first noticed in august) but I chalked it up to dental problems. I also have swollen lymph nodes.

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  • Logan51
    Logan51 Member Posts: 467 Member
    #2

    I'd say you should get to your PCP ASAP for a referral to an ENT, because swollen lymphs are one of the signs of H&N C. Was with me, and quite a few others.

    Hoping for the best for you.

  • wbcgaruss
    wbcgaruss Member Posts: 2,451 Member
    #3

    No matter what I agree 100% with Logan You need to see an ENT immediately. He can quickly sort out what is going on. It is not cancer till they say it's cancer so don't think the worst. You may have something else going on that is causing this. It could even be a simple infection and need a round of antibiotics. Either way, get to an ENT and they will look around and feel around your neck and head area possibly and if necessary they will scope you. The scoping is where they put a flexible sort of wire in your nose with a camera on it and they can see everything going on inside and down into your throat and vocal cord area. It is somewhat uncomfortable but not bad if you relax. I have had many as well as others on here and I still see my ENT every 3 months and have it done during my checkup.

    Wishing you the best-Take care-God Bless-Russ

  • Ice_00
    Ice_00 Member Posts: 2 Member
    #4

    I appreciate the responses, I’m going to an ENT specialist on Monday

  • motorcycleguy
    motorcycleguy Member Posts: 483 Member
    #5

    As Russ says, don't assume Cancer unless you hear it. Lymph nodes swell in response to immune reactions to a number of things.

    (But - you're very smart in getting it checked as soon as you could...)

    I wish you the best possible diagnosis!

    MG

  • Logan51
    Logan51 Member Posts: 467 Member
    #6

    Glad to hear you are getting checked-out so soon. Do not be surprised if they do a needle biopsy. I had done on my first ENT visit. Don't worry about having it done- was no big deal to me, physically, so it's nothing to be antsy about.

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