oral cancer

Hi, i have got a lump on my tounge and i am so worried that it's a cancer lump. The lump is not painful reslly but somtimes painful when my teeth brush against it 

i am 14 years old. I also have a bad throat, feeling like there is somthing there when swallowing and a painful neck.

 

  • Hello there

    I am sorry to hear you are worried about your health.

    Just to say most symptoms have a simple cause, will clear after a little while and won't be anything as serious as cancer. At your age any cancer is extremely rare so there is likely to be another reason for this lump and the feelings you have in your throat.

    I suggest you talk about this with a parent or another trusted adult and see what they say. If needed they can arrange an appointment to speak to a GP so they can assess you about what may be going on.

    Try not to worry, there is probably a non serious reason for this and hopefully everything with return to normal soon.

    Take care

    Naomi