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Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 1 | Hello everyone, I'm a 26 year old living in the great state of Georgia. I'm very concerned that I may have some form of tonsil cancer, but am not exactly sure. My main symptoms include mild discomfort in the general area of my right tonsil, ear pain and fullness on the same side (however I occasionally feel this symptom on the other side, and a somewhat "bitter" taste on the right side of my mouth. I have no noticeable neck enlargements or anything to that extent and I also have GERD/LPR. I don't smoke and I'm a very light drinker. Whenever I inspect the general area, the tonsil has a noticeable "hole" at the top (I'm assuming that this might be a tonsil crypt) and feels harder than the left tonsil. However, the left tonsil protrudes out farther than the hard right one. Also, one of my lingual tonsils (on the same side) is very slightly larger and has a small white speck located on the side of the tonsil. I haven't ruled out that this might be a tonsil stone, however it's not in a position that I can "pop", so I'm more than concerned. Neither of the two areas have grown since I first started feeling symptoms in the September/October time frame, however I still just can't shake the notion that something is potentially wrong. Also, the feeling of discomfort/ear pain seems to come and go. I won't feel anything for a few weeks and then will have a week with rather strong pains. I went to my GP in October complaining of the issue and was just diagnosed with a "red throat" from acid reflux. I'm visiting a different doctor tomorrow to discuss the issue and am hoping to gain some resolve. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Welcome to OCF! Hopefully what you have going on isnt anything serious. I know its frustrating and scary when you dont know what it is.
I suggest going to an ENT who specializes in oral cancer. They will be the most qualified to give you a biopsy and than a diagnosis. It really could be any number of things, especially since you mention other health issues.
Good luck!!!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Senior Patient Advocate Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,311 | Do get an appt with an ENT that has had dealings with oral cancer. Do ask that question when making the appt.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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