Tonsil cancer or what else it could be...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had a similar experience or might just have some comments about the below. My husband recently noticed that one tonsil larger than the other. GP done a fast track to ENT straight away for a potential cancer. ENT looked for all like 5 seconds into the throat and said need to remove the tonsils to do a biopsy, so the tonsillectomy is now scheduled in 2 weeks time.

We were a bit surprised that no other tests at all were done or even suggested...:confused: Is it a good or a bad sign? No other symptoms really present, although he says he is starting to notice discomfort in the throat from the enlarged tonsil but it was never sore in the first place.

He's 34yo and ENT said that there's always a small possibility it could be something bad - hence the need to remove the tonsils to check. The appointment itself was super fast, 5min if that, didn't even have time really to ask many questions.

Of course, Dr Google is not helpful... :cry:

  • Welcome to the forum Hugochatting although I'm sorry that your husband's ENT appointment has left you both with some doubts and concerns.

    If you have a telephone number for the ENT department, you could try getting in touch with them to see if you can have another chat with the specialist so you can get your questions answered but if that's not possible then you're welcome to discuss this with our cancer nurses on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very supportive and will do all they can to put your mind at ease.

    Hopefully some of our members will offer their thoughts and advice to you soon but in the meantime, I hope your husband's tonsillectomy goes well and the biopsy results bring good news when the time comes.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator