Oral cancer worry

Joe, that is a lovely post and how thoughtful and kind of you to come on with your reassurance. Thank you so much and I hope you continue to improve. 

Hello joe, thankyou for coming in here and taking the time to read into my worries. Although it’s not a nice thing to be going through, it’s nice to know there’s others out there just like me. Have u ever had a cancer diagnosis? It has it literally just been anxiety? I’m trying ever so hard to not think to much into it, there is a small fraction of me that thinks I am being completely ridiculous to think the worst all the time, but then the majority of my head thinks it’s cancer. I was never like this before(or this bad shall I say) if I had a sore throat it would be a sore throat, if I had neck pain so what it would go. But for some reason this year has taken a turn for the worst with worry and every little ache pain lump or bump I instantly think cancer instead of the more common issues. Everyday I consider starting my tablets but I just can’t seem to do it. As I have said I do have a face to face GP appointment on Wednesday and I will also speak to her about these anxiety worries and tablets etc. 

again thankyou for coming in here and taking the time to share with me your anxiety worries too. 

and I just want to say thankyou to everyone else that has commented, it can’t be easy to reassure others with health anxiety after going through traumatic times yourselves. I appreciate every single one of you and your comments. You have all been very supportive. I wish you all a happy and healthy new year xxxxx

Good morning, 

i have had my doctors appointment, she isn't concerned about anything going on in my mouth, just continue to mouthwash and salt water rinse and should clear up on its own. Regarding the on and off sore throat she has said it's acid reflux(I have read a lot of doctors say this) but to be fair I do suffer with heartburn most evenings, probably the chocolate I scoff when I get peckish in the evenings lol. She checked all my glands also, which none were up so I guess that's a good sign. Also the pea size lump I have in my neck she has referred me for an ultrasound to rule out anything sinister, but she's pretty sure it's a cyst. So I guess il have to wind my neck in a bit and just wait for that and hope it's a good outcome. 
need to try and keep myself away from google in the meantime and worry less(easier said than done)! 

thanks for reading. Xx

Well done Mummyofthree.

Acid reflux does unfortunately present with several symptoms to throat cancer which is why it's best not to Google these things too much.

Fingers crossed that the ultrasound scan is good too.

Take care.

Linda x

That all sounds good news, I still suffer from what they call silent reflux, Gaviscon Advance works wonders. Fingers crossed for your scan.

Regards Ray.

Thankyou Linda and Ray. 

Was feeling very positive yesterday, woke up today not feeling so great about it all. Worried if something was missed, if something will come back on this ultrasound. Trying to stay positive. Since the doctor poked around my neck yesterday it’s been feeling a bit sore and tender. My heads in overdrive:( 

xx

Hi again. Do you think you might benefit from something like Silver Cloud? 
https://www.silvercloudhealth.com/uk

Akso did your GP after she assured you that it wasn’t cancer address your anxiety issues? Because that is where you need the help. We can help you through a cancer diagnosis and treatment but I think you need to be seeking some more specialist help. 
It’s a hell of a thing to cope with, I understand. 

Beesuit, 

I need something so badly, I feel like I am goi to have to go back to her! I read so many of others people stories That get fobbed  off and then it turns out to be cancer. This little lump is right at the back of my tongue where my foliate papillae is and it is giving off a metallic taste all the time, it’s not as sore as it was, but i can feel it. I’m terrified, the Gp just said it looks a bit swollen but now I’m second guessing her! I really think I need to go back! I’m sorry to have to keep going on I just don’t know who else to rant off too, does this sound similar to anyone else? Please I just need some answers xx

Am I allowed to post photos on here? Does anyone know? 

No. They will be removed. 
If you feel you really have something then go back and insist on a referral. That’s all you can do.