Throat Cancer??

Question

im' 19 years old, my tonsils or my throat has been hurting for a week, breathing fine, hurt like hell to swallow, i also have a cough (no blood) and runny / blocked nose? i know i'm an idiot, but i'm freking out i might have it, please only serious answer, i have two kids, i'm totally freaking out, i'v been smoking just less than two years.

oh, my cough and nose have persisted like all f winter (i'm in aust) and the antibiotics i got from my doctor didn't do anything

Answer 1

Go to the doctors - but for one reason and one reason only; it will put your mind at rest!!

Very, very, very unlikely you have anything sinister at your age and with those symptoms. Bugs and viruses can linger weeks, allergies too can cause those symptoms.

From one hypochondriac to another - you are fine, but see the doc and save all that awful worrying over nothing. Also stop smoking!

Answer 2

There are a number of cancer treatment centers throughout the world including Calgary, which has the Tom Baker Cancer Center. Many different treatments and therapies are used in the treatment of throat cancer. The type of treatment and therapies used are largely determined by the location of the cancer in the throat area and also the extent to which the cancer has spread at time of diagnosis. Patients’ also have the right to decide whether or not they wish to consent to a particular treatment. For example, some may decide to not undergo radiation therapy which has serious side effects if it means they will be extending their lives by only a few months or so. Others may feel that the extra time is worth it and wish to pursue the treatments.

A treatment often used in cases of throat cancer is surgery. In such cases attempts are made to remove the cancerous cells. This can be particularly tricky if the cancer is near the vocal cords and especially the larynx and can result in leaving the patient unable to speak.

Radiation Therapies are the next most common forms of treatment. There are different forms of radiation therapies, some newer treatments are more concentrated and able to focus on more precise areas so that fewer healthy cells are destroyed as was the case in some of the older radiation therapies. However if the cancer is widespread, the older form of treatment may be the most effective at slowing the progression of the disease although it may come with the patient feeling very sick and weak after the treatment. The level of radiation may also vary, depending on where and how widespread the throat cancer is, with higher doses of radiation causing more damage to healthy cells than lower doses. Patients are also more likely to feel sicker after being treated with the higher doses of radiation but it may be the best option for their individual case of throat cancer.

http://www.answers.com/throat%20cancer

Answer 3

You are freaking out over nothing. Did you doctor do a throat culture? If your throat hurts for a long time, the most likely explanation is an allergy.
Stop smoking now and save yourself because the longer you smoke, the harder it is to quit and once the damage is done, it is done. You cannot reverse it.
Smoking kills!! It also will make your kids sick.
Cancer RN x 12 yrs

Answer 4

don't freak yourself out, it won't help..i also suffer from tonsils but i refuse to get it removed.. this time it took me 3 weeks to fully recover.. i had 2 rounds of antibiotics but it was still hurting. i couldn't talk properly and eating was so painful.. i would cough up lumps of flam.. anyways here are some home remedies you can try..
1) apply hot fomentation to the throat 3 times a day and a heat compress to the throat every night..
2) use a hot gargle every hour, half teaspoon of salt and an equal amount of baking soda dissolved in a glass of hot/warm water..
3) drink plenty of warm water and fruit juice..
if possible take only liquid diet for 2 to 3 days..
try drinking water chestnut juice..
hope this helps..

if possible stop smoking.. it's not good for you..

Answer 5

I'm sorry to have to tell you, that my late husband died of cancer in his throat..... I hope you will see your doctor soon. however i don't believe you should jump to the conclusion that you have cancer as yet.... How does toncillitis sound to you??? It is a complication occurring with severe cold or flue. Maibe you had a cold not long ago, and your throat could be inflamed because of that. See your familydoctor please.... my husband waited too long, and in the 9 months that I nursed him, we were close to winning the battle after 5 months and radiation treatment, he was declared free of cancer..... our hopes were shattered after another month. His influenza vaccination might be at the root of the cancer coming back in full force, and he died 3 months after that on 10 februari 2004. I was glad to nurse him at home untill the very last day. To do this we had a hospital bed in our living room, and I slept on the sofa because i had to ceep an eye onb the equipment too of course...i do not want to scare you with this real life astory of mine.... remember you are young, he was not. you are a healthy young woman, my late husband was not. Look after your health, and the healyth of your ghildren as good as you can. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables,, moderate on red meat, and get plenty of exercise, for this will ceep you young (I am a keen dancer when I go out... in fact, I can't sit still when i hear music. I do not drive a car, I use a bike, or go by bus/train.... no promiss me you will not worry too much and think the worst yet, see your GP or familydocter as soon as possible please, and when you need a shoulder to cry on, Yahoo knows were you can find me.

Answer 6

cancer is the least likely explanation. Much more likely is allergy. The sore throat is likely caused by the irritation from the drainage. Antihistamines/decongestants, combined with soothing agents for the throat would be of help. Stop smoking of course.

Answer 7

It is doubtful that you have cancer. But you should stop smoking anyway. It is probably allergies or tonsillitis. Smoking exacerbates these and other respiratory conditions. And it is a bad example for your kids. So please, at your age, stop now and you will extend your life expectancy so you can see your kids and hopefully grandkids grow up.

Answer 8

Please see the webpages for more details on Cancer-throat or larynx