Hi, Meg - - great topic for a school paper, especially if the class gets to read it!

My husband's tonsil cancer presented itself in the manner of what appeared to be swollen lymph glands. The primary site (right tonsil) did not show any visible signs of disease, but the cancer had spread to the lymph nodes - visibly on the right, and later, they were found on the left side nodes as well.
Our GP prescribed strong antibiotics for 3 days, and when the swelling did not respond to that treatment, my husband was sent for chest x-rays and biopsy.
Chemo and radiation treatments finished; surgery set for next month.
Good luck on your report.
Nicki