Hi everyone
I'm curious as to the percentages of females that have larynx/throat cancer ? And ages if possible please
I lost my voice over a month ago (minimal speech not even hoarseness)with a persistent cough for months. I have had a lump in my throat and lost weight due to the swelling in my neck. I also have been coughing blood . I don't have a chest infection or pneumonia though and antibiotics did nothing. I also do not have laryngitis which I assumed it could be.
I went to my doctor on Tuesday and was told to go for an xray the next day which I did. I then recieved a phone call 3 hours after explaining I have had an emergency appointment booked for this Saturday with Ent and a endoscopy.
My doctor did say they would be looking for anything "sinister" . I was shocked at how quickly they rang after xray but said they couldn't explain anything till I saw consultant.
Obviously I'm worried I'm only human but I was looking at the percentages of young females with throat cancer and it doesn't appear to be huge. So I'm hoping it could be thyroid although my bloods were ok in that department.
I look at things logically so I don't get worried.
Also I'm scared to have the endoscopy has anyone else done this not under sedation?
How long till results were given ?
Did a biopsy get done at the same time of endoscopy?
Thanks in advance for reading and replying. It's very appreciated.