Kary, Christine and Maria have it all exactly right. There are plenty of things this could be and cancer is only one possibility. So take a deep breath, then take another one! Once you're calmer you can take the next step, which is to have the growth checked out by an ENT.

As Maria also notes, please keep us updated, ok? We're all here for you.

David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 14 years all clear in 6/23 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18