Hard white lump behind tonsil

Hi hoping someone can help ease my mind, I've had the feeling of a lump in my throat when swallowing and almost like a burning sensation, my right tonsil is large and on investigation I found a large white lump, I tried to move it but is tender around the lump and started to bleed. Pain with swallowing always seems worse as day goes on. I am waiting for appointment with ENT but the waiting and not knowing what's going on is driving me mad

  • Hi there,

    Well the good thing is that you have an appointment with ENT.

    The uncertainty and waiting is the worst part and mind in overtime.

    This could be an infection or tonsilitis itself and not all symptoms are automatically cancer.
    Maybe try GP again and discuss options for appropriate pain killers meantime if causing you pain.
    One bit of advice is not to google symptoms as a lot of misinformation. this site is wonderful for support and help or indeed if you just ned to chat.
    I wish you well and hope your appointment is soon to see the proper medical experts.

    kind regards
    ian

  • HI, I know this a a while ago now but I have almost identical symptoms as you had and wondered what the outcome was for you? I’m currently waiting for ENT appointment xx