Hi Bubba,

Perhaps someone you know has had some counseling and could recommend them. Here's a website directory that may help you locate a counselor in your area. http://www.networktherapy.com/

Look Bubba, I'm not a doctor but nothing you presented made me go "Hmmmm.. that doesn't sound good". You're too young to be so stressed over an illness like oral cancer. I'm not saying it's impossible but based on what you described, it's improbable in my opinion . The best way to avoid ever having to worry about this is to quit tobacco forever. I'm not sure of the age cutoff but I did see that the HPV vaccination is good to get up until age 26. Maybe that could offer you some peace of mind. It's becoming more prevalent that H&N cancers are being caused by the HPV virus. However, it's a very small percentage and typically doesn't affect people of your age.

Follow up with your PCP about the sinus infection if your glands are still swollen but give the meds time to work. If they're going down during the course of meds, give it at least a week after you finish for the drugs to finish their job. If they persist ask for a referral or recommendation to an ENT that is experienced in H&N cancers.

Positive thoughts and prayers

"T"