Hi Helly,

Fear of cancer is real and very scary. Absolutely get checked by an ENT that specialized in OC's. In the meantime, try to relax. Typically, symptoms of oral cancer won't come and go like you're experiencing. Many of us had no real symptoms at all. I had none of the symptoms you describe. My cancer started with a swollen gland that didn't respond to two rounds of antibiotics. No sore throat, no swallowing issues, no pain. I was diagnosed after a FNA biopsy.

Of course I'm not a doctor but tonsil issues mimic OC's in many ways and I would think, based on what you describe, that's what's going on. There was a fella on here not too long ago with similar symptoms and he was sure he had cancer too. After his tonsillectomy and biopsies all was fine.

Positive thoughts and prayers

"T"