Yesterday I noticed a lump on the back of my throat (pharynx) about the size of a small flat pea, and the lump consists of 2 white lumps that look like whiteheads (pus). I do not have tonsils, and there is no bad smell. The lump is on a smooth part of my pharynx. I touched it with a cotton swab, hoping that the white spots were pus and could be probed out, but it didn't budge and felt like one hard mass with 2 white spots. It doesn't really hurt, and when touched with a cotton swab, I noticed very little sensation at all.
Does anyone know what this can be? I do smoke, but am currently on medication to help me quit. I do have a "smokers cough", and I don't know if it could contribute to this.
I am really worried and I do have a Dr.'s appointment next week. In the meantime I was wondering if anyone has any info. I do not have any other symptoms. If I didn't feel a slight twinge in my throat yesterday, I wouldn't have even noticed it was there.
2007-02-07 03:32:39 · 4 answers · asked by art-nerd 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Wait till you see your doctor.....................no use getting all worried, it does you no good to do that........
Also, quit smoking...As you are putting yourself at a higher risk for certain types of cancer...throat cancer is one.....
2007-02-07 03:52:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the National Cancer Institute, the 7 warning signs of cancer are--
C- Change in bowel or bladder habits
A- A sore that does not heal
U- Unusual bleeding or discharge
T- Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere
I- Indigestion or Dysphagia (difficult or painful swallowing)
O- Obvious change in wart or mole
N- Nagging cough or hoarseness
Strongly suggest you see an oncologist. GP's many times will ignore things they should follow up on. Best of luck.
2007-02-10 22:40:40 · answer #2 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy, I wish I could help you but I have no idea....it's terrible having to wait on a doctor appointment like that. You could try calling your dentist office and see if you could talk to someone there......they are excellent resources for things in and around the mouth. Best of luck to you.
2007-02-07 11:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by yakimaniacs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read through about it here- http://forums.delphiforums.com/nocancer/...
2007-02-07 12:55:03 · answer #4 · answered by lekarys 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋