Worried I really do have throat cancer

hi I had a pain low down in my throat about 6 weeks ago one side it was pretty constant but did come and go during the day iv hsf a bad throat for the last 4 weeks an the last two lots of ulcers in the back of my throat but not tonsillitis 

i was given antibiotics at the beginning an to be honest did t do a lot 

been back to docs about 4 times each time not a lot of joy other than being referred to ent

still waiting for appt 

yestersay was the first day I felt slight better and it felt great I knew the throat was still there with slight pain but nothing like iv had 

today  I ate a croissant and after felt like it had all for stuck down the right side which it’s been all the time 

to

scared to really eat the rest of the day had a rice cake and no better 

very anxious an doesn’t help that I suffer severly with anxiety and panic

scared tiff of the camera up nose an throat 

but know I need to sort this 

I’m 49 never smoked and pretty healthy 

don’t drink 

not over weight 

surely this can’t be normal and really thinking the worse now 

please help with advice 

thanks 

Parents
  • Hi Anxiousannie,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to read about your experience and concerns. It is of course natural to be a little worried if something doesn't feel right, particularly if you've had it for a few weeks now.

    Hopefully you're able to get an ENT appointment soon. You can always call the hospital if you find you've been waiting a long time, just to double check.

    Speaking with a specialist should help to give you some guidance one way or the other, and help to alleviate your worries. The uncertainty can be difficult, but try not to worry too much until you have some answers. I know this is sometimes easier said than done.

    Do feel free to let us know how you get on. I hope you find this forum useful.

    Wishing you all the best.

    Ben

    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi Anxiousannie,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to read about your experience and concerns. It is of course natural to be a little worried if something doesn't feel right, particularly if you've had it for a few weeks now.

    Hopefully you're able to get an ENT appointment soon. You can always call the hospital if you find you've been waiting a long time, just to double check.

    Speaking with a specialist should help to give you some guidance one way or the other, and help to alleviate your worries. The uncertainty can be difficult, but try not to worry too much until you have some answers. I know this is sometimes easier said than done.

    Do feel free to let us know how you get on. I hope you find this forum useful.

    Wishing you all the best.

    Ben

    Cancer Chat Moderator

Children
  • hi the ultrasound was clear 

    had an mri but die to sever anxiety couldn’t stay at the time In  the tube so yesterday had a ct scan with dye managed to stay in there but didn’t like the feeling of the stuff going on as it was a slow release so felt hot for ages and heart racing but proud I did it 

    bur now waiting I’m in a worse state with worry 

    waking every two hours panicking like 

    im dying no sleep is really getting to me

    ezhausted 

    the feeling is still there like a sore down my throat and now and again swollowin is difficult 

    really a worried sick