Do I have throat cancer?

Hello, I'm a 17 year old female and I'm afraid that anxiety is taking over my life. I am afraid of dying of cancer. At night that is the only thing I possible think about I try to distract my mind by reading books and all sorts but nothing works. I have had this thought since I was in year 6 at 11 years old, due to one day swallowing a sweet whole and ever since I have felt something in my throat. When my anxiety is bad it seems to feel more prominent. I know that who ever reply will tell me to go and see a gp but I simply cannot. Last time I went to the doctors I had a tiny lump on my neck and they sent me for an ultrasound and I was having what I think was a panic attack but I'm unsure I just felt dizzy and shaky and my heart felt like it sank, with my breathing slowing down. This happens when I worry. I have also experience eye floaters for the past 3 years and I'm honestly thinking it's brain cancer because this boy that I know had blury vision and turns out he had a massive cyst on his brain so who knows if this could be brain cancer. Also I can seem to talk about cancer or watch shows on people who have cancer I also walk put the room when someone talks about cancer because I simply think that I have cancer. I hate when my parents talk about my future because I always think that I am going to die by then. I think that there is something wrong with me. I have always dreamed of being a Dentist in the future, I work hard in school and I really don't want my life to end. About a few years ago I went to the doctors for this feeling in my throat and they where suggesting to put a camera down my throat to ease my mind but I don't think I could because my mind is litrally telling me I have throat cancer, which is too late to treat so it doesn't matter if I have cancer, its too late. I have kept it in for too long.

  • Hi Anamalous;

    First of all, I'm really sorry you are feeling so anxious; I can see how much this is affecting your quality of life. I'm afraid I'm not an expert - I came on here hoping someone had replied to my own query - but I was sad to see you didn't have any replies to yours either and I felt worried about you. 
     

    I know you feel like you don't want to go to your doctors; however, if you can, consider going and telling them exactly how you are feeling about everything. You deserve to enjoy your life and achieve all of your aspirations, and you may need help to manage anxiety as well have your symptoms fully investigated so you can put your mind at rest. It might take a lot of courage; however, you do have what you need deep within you. If possible, pick your doctor carefully who you know will listen. Have all your questions ready before you go and know what you need to achieve by the time you walk out of the room. 
     

    i really wish you well and hope you soon start to feel better.