My throat issues

Hi Alison 

Alison52 said:

do I just accept that's it  sorry for the novel I'm 52 and previous smoker until November

No. I would push for a biopsy. Ask for a referral to another hospital and another ent. 

Hi Alison 

I spent nearly 2 years worried about an enlarged tonsil and neck lump... kept pestering medical centres....even though I was thinking that I was a hypochondriac.... eventually diagnosed as HPV 16+ tonsil cancer...as Da,ni states keep pushing until you are happy with the outcome.

Take care and best of luck 

Peter 

Hi Alison, I agree with what the others have said, push for another referral, has Dani said, at another hospital if possible.

Ray.

Thank you so much, was starting to think I was a hypochondriac, it was respiratory that referred me to ent after the abnormal ct, the reason I was seeing them was because I was coughing up some blood, I really appreciate these replies, I'm going to ask to be referred elsewhere 

Good luck Alison. Let us know how you do. 

Thank you so much I will keep you updated, this is all very appreciated thanks 

Hi as others have said push for a biopsy and another refferal. If you can afford it a private ent consult I’ve a friend who was ignored he paid for private ent and is now 6 month post treatment. 
Hazel 

Def push for biopsy. I had cluster of cysts on right tonsil, consultant nearly didn't take a biopsy but thankfully she did. Stage 2 hpv 16 positive. Nothing showed on scans. Had tonsils out 22 March and had more of ghe tonsil bed removed and neck dissection on Monday. At home recovering. Please be pushy, good luck.x

My doctor did bloods on Tuesday and they have just phoned to say there is changes in my blood count and they need to repeat them to make sure the readings are correct. No idea what that means either.I also have an ultrasound every 4 months because of my ovaries have septated cysts and a bulky ovary. It's been 5 months and I still haven't had another. I know the nhs are in a state but things are really slow it kind of panics you. I'm not giving up just yet, I just know that something isn't right. Sometimes though you just want to give in and say what will be will be ..sorry just a bit all over the place. Really appreciate every reply 

Alison52 said:

My doctor did bloods on Tuesday and they have just phoned to say there is changes in my blood count and they need to repeat them to make sure the readings are correct. No idea what that means either

Are they measuring Ca125? That’s how they keep an eye on your ovaries.