Do I have Head and Neck Cancer?

If you had had cancer for that long you would know it. Lymph glands are part of the body's defence against infection.

Leave it alone.

I’m sorry about the symptoms you are experiencing and that you are constantly worried about your health. This must be a difficult time for you.

Lymph nodes tend to get bigger when you have an infection. They tend to go back to normal once the infection has cleared. I suppose they could also feel bigger and painful if they are constantly being prodded.

But it’s not really possible for anyone to give you a reliable diagnosis via the internet. However, I don’t think you need to be overly concerned as cancer is practically unheard of in someone of your age.

The best thing for you to do is to see your GP to get checked out. So if you’ve not already done so, it would be a good idea for you to make an appointment as this is likely to be the best way of sorting out your concerns.

In most cases the symptoms will turn out to be caused by something else that is not cancer, but it is always sensible to get ongoing symptoms checked out to be on the safe side. A lot of people don’t tell their GP that they are worried about having cancer, but the best way to put your mind at rest is to talk your concerns over with your GP.

It can also really help to talk to your parents or someone you are close to when you’re worried about your health.

We hope this general information is helpful. For any specific queries we recommend you seek independent professional advice. See the full Yahoo! Answers disclaimer here: http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/info/disclaimer).

It could be an allergic reaction, it could be a reaction to a drug your taking, or, you could have lymphoma, It's interesting you mention your tonsils, Tonsillitis can cause infection, which can cause the lymph nods to swell, I could go on all day but calm down. Chances are it's something simple, however, no Doctor or anyone can tell you what, if anything, is wrong without going in for a physical examanation. A biopsy may be neccessary. Your probably scared of going to the Dr. because your afraid he may confirm your worst fears. PLEASE go see a Medical Doctor, chances are it's something minor, however if it's not, the sooner the problem is found the better off you are. Don't Listen to anyone that tells you not to go to a Doctor. You do alot of what if thinking, try to calm down, and see a doctor as soon as you can. Just because you may be a hypochondriac it doesn't mean you can't get sick. Go see a Dr., get an exam and then you will know where you stand.

John

Click on my name and email me if you have any more questions/concerns, but, surfing the net or talking to me does not mean you don't need to see a doctor, it will give you peace of mind.

No you dont have cancer, you have paranoia. One of my friends was like you, and he soon stopped when people turned against him for been silly! (on purpose, to help of course) you need to stop been a hypochondriac, and get some counselling!

You are being a hypochondriac. But smoking is really dim. Stop now and see a doctor.