I just need some Answers

Question:
Hello!

A few weeks ago I had Sinus Drainage.The first morning I had it I felt my throat only to find a lump on the upper right side...I was so scared and I still am because it has not vanished...It moves when I swallow and Yawn.I have no difficulty swallowing nor talking.

We have no family history Of cancer exept for my Uncle who is still living with various Cancers due to smoking and Alchohol.

I do not smoke nor Drink and I just turned 17.The last time I went to the Doctor they said I was very healthy!I just had a little bif of an enlarged thyroid(Mymom does too).

I'am a bit of a hypocondriac ever since my Uncle was diagnosed...

Does anyone have any Ideas?

Choices:
Is this bad?
Could it be the big C?

 

Hi AshiKaoru,
My drama started with finding a lump on the right hand side of my neck, although I didn't think much of it I decided to see my local GP and he refered me to a Surgeon(after a Scan & an Xray)who within the week excised the lump only to find it was Cancerous.
The drama continued on from there and I look back and think "Thank goodness I saw my GP", I realise that you don't have free (or near as much) medical in the States but I would be asking my GP for a referal to an ENT Specialist to confirm the lump or not, I found mine on the 22nd of May 2007 and am finished with my treatment but am still suffering from the side effects of the Radiotherapy and Chemo, BUT I AM STILL ALIVE.
Take care my friend and keep in touch.
Trev

Hello AshiKaoru

There are many different causes of lumps in the neck. There are other more likely causes than a mouth cancer in someone of 17 years age and your doctor thinks it is a enlarged thyroid. Please ask your doctor to help you get a second opinion if you remain concerned.

Best wishes
Vinod