Do I have throat cancer?

About a few years I ago I swallowed quite a large sweet while and every since my throat has felt tight as if something was stuck in my throat. I have really bad anxiety constantly thinking about it all the time. I am now 17 and still constantly think about it. I google my symptoms all the time and it always says I have some type of throat cancer, I'm worried sick. I'm terrified to tell my parents because I do not want to worry them. I do feel little pea sized lumps under my chin sometimes but I don't know if that's just because I'm quite skinny and I have fine on the back of my neck which I gift and ultrasound in and it was just a little cist. Google said it was swollen lymth nodes which is also a symptom of throat cancer. Some days my throat feels tighter than other days and I have no idea why. I do not have difficulties breathing, swallowing or anything really just tightness. In the past I honestly through about writing good bye letters because I thought I was going to die. I just really don't want to die. Please someone reply.

  • Hello there

    I am sorry to hear you are so worried about your health and having something seriously wrong with you.

    Whilst I understand you don't want to worry your parents it is important telling them or another trusted adult about how you feel and what you are most concerned about. If need be you could arrange an appointment with your GP to discuss your symptoms and your fears so they can check you over and perhaps put your mind at ease.

    Avoid googling any more as it really isn't going to help you nor can it tell you what is going on. Most symptoms won't be the result of anything sinister and what we can feel naturally in our bodies when we prod around may be just normal for you.

    Cancer at your age would be extremely rare and even more so a throat type cancer, so try not let let this consume you.

    Young Minds at this link may be helpful to take a look at. Many people suffer from health anxiety and there are things that can help people to manage and cope with this.

    Do share this with someone and I hope you can get the help and support you need.

    Take care

    Naomi