What percent of 20 year olds get Tonsil Cancer? Should I be scared?
I am having a bit of a panic attack at the moment, so please bare with me. Yesterday, I felt like there was something stuck between my teeth so I looked in the mirror. When I did, I noticed that my left tonsil looked slightly bigger than the right one. I remember months ago, I noticed this, but I didn't think anything of it. But, being my hypochondriac self, I googled it, and of course, every search said that anytime one tonsil is bigger than the other, it's always a sign of tonsil cancer. I am freaking out. Besides my seasonal allergies, I haven't experienced any of the other signs of Tonsil cancer, but my one larger one is definitely concerning me. Is it tonsil cancer? I am 20 years old, a female, I don't drink or smoke. What are my chances???
How do I know if I have throat cancer?
Hey,Fast facts on throat cancerThroat cancer is uncontrolled cell growth in the throat. The most common types of throat cancer are of the pharynx and larynx.60.7 percent of people with laryngeal cancer and 64.5 percent of people withpharyngeal cancer live for a little more than 5 years following diagnosis.Treatment includes radiotherapy and chemotherapy but if the cancer has grown or spread to other parts of the body the treatment methods do not help.Although there are many ways to manage the side effects of cancer treatment at home, one should always get professional help to ensure timely recovery.Innumerable types of throat cancers begin as squamous cell carcinoma which occurs in the squamous cells that line the throat.Let’s talk about the symptoms of throat cancer in men and women1. Symptoms of laryngeal cancerThe larynx is located between the base of the tongue and the trachea, and helps with breathing, swallowing, and talking. There will be an estimated 13,430 new cases of laryngeal cancer in 2020. Symptoms may include:A persistent sore throat or coughA lump in the neck or throatChanges in the voiceEar painTrouble swallowing2. Symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancerThe nasopharynx is the upper part of the throat located behind the nose. The nostrils lead to the nasopharynx, and there are openings on each side of the nasopharynx that lead to the ears. Symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer may include:A lump in the nose or neckNosebleedsPain or ringing in the earsA sore throatTrouble breathing or speakingHeadaches3. Symptoms of oropharyngeal cancerThe oropharynx is the middle part of the throat that includes the soft palate, the side and back walls of the throat, the tonsils, and the base of the tongue. Risk factors for oropharyngeal cancer include heavy alcohol use, smoking or chewing tobacco, and being infected with human papillomavirus (HPV). Symptoms may include:A persistent cough or sore throatTrouble swallowingEar painUnexplained weight lossChanges in the voiceDull pain behind the breastboneTo know more about throat cancer you can read our blog
What is the early stage mouth cancer symptoms?
The symptoms of early stage mouth cancer include the following:A persistent red or white patch anywhere in or around the mouthAn ulcer that doesn’t heal for over 4 weeksVoice changes such as hoarsenessLoosening of the teeth from the gumsUnusual bleeding in the mouthPain in the ears without any hearing disturbancesA lump in the mouth or the throatA bad taste in the mouthJaw painMouth cancer or oral cancer is easy to treat if it is detected early. Early detection and treatment means much higher survival rates and less disfigurement of the face.If you or someone you know is particularly at risk, they should be vigilant for the warning signs of mouth cancer. People who use tobacco, whether smoking or chewing, are at the highest risk for mouth cancer followed by people who consume excessive amounts of alcohol.Once the cancer progresses these symptoms become more severe and other symptoms like difficulty eating and speaking, airway blockage, and numbness start to appear. It is ideal to remove the tumour before it gets to this stage and causes more extensive damage to the oral cavity and other structures of the face.
Tonsil cancer? help im really scared?
Soo just 20 minutes agoo after drinking something cold with ice I realised 1 tonsil is bigger than the other. When I swallow I feel like theres a small dot im swallowing on. It doesnt hurt but im really scared. Also since a week ago, I had the flu and ive been coughing like crazy. So anyone please answer this im really scared if I have tonsil cancer Im 14 i dont drink nor do I smoke im relly healthy but I dont oftenly eat fruits
One swollen tonsil, swollen lymph nodes on one side of neck? Should I worry?
I'm only 16. I have hypothyroidism/hashimoto's disease [different diagnoses from different doctors]. In the past few weeks I've gotten what I thought was the flu twice, 3 times over the past 2 months. The last bout of the "flu"[flu is in quotes because I'm not sure what it was] my temperature ONCE AGAIN hit 102. It feels as though I have a recurrent fever of around 102 but it lasts for different durations each time I have it[and is sometimes accompanied by other feelings of illness, sometimes not]. This time it only lasted around 2 days [last time lasted around 4(when NOT on ibuprofen)]. This was my schedule of sickness: Day one: Two nights before a musical audition-began losing voice [kept practicing] Day 2: Day before musical audition-scratchy throat Day 3: Musical audition-once again scratchy throat Day 4: Dance auditions-at the end felt terrible. Had chills right after. Went home to a 102 fever. Day 5: Musical callbacks-on ibuprofen, felt terrible, voice scratchy Day 6: Sick. Sick. Sick. 102 fever Day 7: Different performance [voice was almost gone, I think my fever was gone by then] Day 8: Voice gone throat pain-noticed swollen tonsil and lymph nodes Day 9-13[5 days]-Voice pretty gone, throat KILLING me, still only one swollen tonsil and swollen lymph nodes I have one REALLY swollen tonsil and the others a bit red but nowhere near the other. Over the past few weeks [ironic, because it happened when I was NOT sick] I've lost weight. Seeing as I am hypothyroid I usually slowly gain weight, and never lose [even when I try hard to.] I've went from 157/159 to 150/152. It might just be a lot of stress. Is this any concern? I never went to the doctor when I thought I had the flu previous times. I assumed it was the flu, stayed home, drank fluids, and rested. It is possible I just completely over used and overworked my voice and my body with all the singing and dancing. But would the symptoms last THIS long? I've now had a sore throat, and swollen tonsil [one], for around 12-13 days. [Not sure when the tonsil became swollen but I assume since my throat began hurting]
Can smoking cause any cancers other then lung cancer and throat cancer?
"Smoking causes more than four in five cases of lung cancer. Lung cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of all cancers, and is the most common cause of cancer death in the UK. The good news is that most of these deaths are preventable, by giving up smoking in time. "Smoking also increases the risk of over a dozen other cancers including cancers of the mouth, larynx (voice box), pharynx (upper throat), nose and sinuses, oesophagus (food pipe), liver, pancreas, stomach, kidney, bladder, cervix and bowel, as well as one type of ovarian cancer and some types of leukaemia. There is also some evidence that smoking could increase the risk of breast cancer." http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-i... Cigarette smoking accounts for at least 30% of all cancer deaths. It’s linked with an increased risk of these cancers: Lung Larynx (voice box) Oral cavity (mouth, tongue, and lips) Nose and sinuses Pharynx (throat) Esophagus (tube connecting the throat to the stomach) Stomach Pancreas Cervix Kidney Bladder Ovary (a type called mucinous ovarian cancer) Colorectum (the colon and/or the rectum) Acute myeloid leukemia http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercause...
Pretty sure i have cancer? please help i'm scared?
Cancer can cause a lot of different symptoms, but these symptoms don't look much like cancer. The group of symptoms in your first paragraph looks like some type of chronic sinus infection. The group of symptoms in the bullet list looks like a textbook case of a vitamin deficiency. People in the USA usually get enough vitamins in their diet to avoid vitamin deficiencies, so vitamin deficiencies are most often caused by impaired ability to absorb the vitamins in the intestines. Malabsorption can be caused by a variety of things, including cancer. Tests are usually needed to make a diagnosis for the cause of malabsorption. One possibility that is more common than cancer is Cleliac disease, which is caused by eating gluten. Gluten-free diets have become sort of a fad lately. However, in your case it might be worthwhile eliminating gluten to see what happens. You could stop eating foods with gluten to see what happens, but it might be best to wait until after your doc appointment before making diet changes. Call your doc's office and ask them to schedule a blood draw several days in advance of your appointment so the test results are available when you visit the doc. Ask for a typical wellness panel blood test and a tTG-IgA test for celiac disease. Note that the celiac disease test won't work if you stop eating gluten before getting tested.
How does throat cancer feel?
Wendy Sheep's husband went through almost exactly what my grandfather went through. Same about the doctor dismissing the harshness and loss of voice (although he was already on cpap), same location of growth, and about the same type of pain, too, right up until the treatment — he turned down any surgical options (except for the trach, which was considered an emergency surgery) and he did do two different radiation treatment plans. The 1st one helped tremendously, the 2nd one didn't do much (probably because what the first bout didn't get was that much stronger). He had decided that he was more interested in quality of life rather than curative treatment.He had to use a feeding tube because he would aspirate too often while drinking anything too thin (like water, coffee) and most foods were too thick (mac n cheese and pudding was great for him). First the feeding tube was in his nose but it ended up causing an ulcer in his esophagus and some scary bleeding before we understood what it was and switched it to his stomach.After a while, he completely lost his sense of smell, and taste. It became too difficult and painful for him to swallow so he had stopped oral food anyway.The cancer continued to spread into his lungs and had progressed around his neck and down over his collar bone. It was growing out of his neck, as well, into the skin. That didn't cause him as much pain until much later. Eventually, he was so tired all of the time. His body was weak and the pain in his neck became evident. He was prescribed various pain killers like morphine and fentanyl but he didn't want to miss out so much on clarity or have any uncomfortable digestive issues because of the pain killers so he really stretched it out and dealt with the pain until the very end.He got his affairs in order, saw his show car get back into working order, taught my husband and I how to take care of things around the house (etc) and handle grandma, and eventually died this past July after 17 months. He was 77 years old.