Hey everyone,
I hope it's okay to post here.
I am a 28y/o male, ex smoker and previously been homeless etc. Now living a great life with my wife and newborn son.
Over the past 1.5 years I have been back and forward to my GP with ENT issues. My symptoms include an occasional raspy voice, discomfort in the throat, one enlarged gland on right side neck, an enlarged right sided salivary gland, fatigue and ongoing tinnitus/fullness in right ear.
Despite my repeated visits to the surgery over this period I had been diagnosed with ?repeated viral infections, ?acid reflux and ?TMD. I eventually demanded a referral to ENT and was referred by the consultant for an MRI of both ears and the right side of my neck. All clear and discharged back to GP to investigate this enlarged gland further.
I am grateful my bloods and scans show everything is okay, I really am. My family has a history of head and neck cancer which is probably driving my concerns.
My question is this; is there anything else I can ask for (or demand) so that we can definitely rule out cancer?
I know there are stories out there of Lymphoma or other cancers going unnoticed despite best efforts. I am concerned my symptoms are persisting and find it hard to believe that the pain and discomfort, along with the other symptoms, have no cause or origin. I believe the next line of enquiry will be around autoimmune conditions as we have a family history of Lupus too.
Any help or advice is greatly appreciated. To all those out there already managing a diagnosis, I respect you greatly.
Many thanks,
L