Are my symptoms similar ?

8 weeks ago kept feeling like I had swollen glands, 6 weeks ago my voice went hoarse and is still hoarse, doctor sent me for camera which shown up white plaque and a lump in voice box, waiting now for scan. I have been off work all this time due to my job and lack of voice. I am always tired with no energy. Since the hoarseness I fell swollen in my neck on right side, back of throat feels like there's something there, constantly gulping to try and remove, feel like I've got a tight scalf  round my neck chocking me. Also wake up sicky with horrible taste in mouth. Wondered if anyone had these symptoms and how you managed ?

  • Hello Lhalpin and welcome to Cancer Chat, 

    Poor you that sounds rather debilitating and I can imagine it would not be easy for you to work at the moment with your voice being so hoarse. Those are rather unpleasant symptoms and I hope that you won't have to wait too long for your scan and that you find out soon what has been causing this. 

    I hope that you will hear from others here who have had similar symptoms and that once you find out what is going on that they sort this out quickly for you so that you can resume your work activities and have a normal life again. 

    I am keeping everything crossed for you and hope you feel better soon. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator