Worried sick I have throat cancer please help

So I'm 33 I have had a sore throat for around 10 weeks and pain in my ears my doctor keeps prescribing me antibiotics saying it looks like tonsillitis, last time he did some bloods that came back satisfactory (which says to me no infection) it has flared up quite painfully again and iv managed to see my doctor again today where he's found my tonsil is bleeding he's told me to stop the antibiotics now as they are clearly not helping he has referred me to Ear Nose and Throat under the 2 week rule I am frightened to death I can't sleep or stop thinking about it, I don't think it's all help by the fact my best friend had his voice box removed due to throat cancer a few months ago has anybody else had any of my symptoms. 

  • Welcome to the forum Lkw1989 although I'm sorry to hear about the issues you're currently having with your tonsil and for the worry this is causing.

    I know it must have been scary to find out you've been referred under the 2 week rule but I hope this information we have about urgent referrals will help to ease your mind slightly about your appointment.

    Hopefully some of our members who have been referred to the Ear, Nose and Throat department will share their experiences and advice with you soon but in the meantime, we're thinking of you and will have our fingers crossed everything will be o.k.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator