I have been reading these boards for a couple of days while I await diagnosis. I went to the ENT with a couple of enlarged lymph nodes in my neck (one of which has been there for many years so seems less suspicious, at least to me). He noted that one of my tonsils is larger than the other, and scheduled me for a CT scan of the neck. That revealed that I have several enlarged lymph nodes (1-1.5 cms), I think on both sides of the neck. Otherwise, the ENT did not think the scan showed anything suspicious, although we are still waiting for the radiologists report. He also did a scope (up my nose, down my throat, etc.) and did not see anything suspicious. He and his partner, who also looked at me, recommended that I have both tonsils taken out and biopsied, which I am having done on Monday. Does this sound like the correct way to look into these symptoms? I wondered why they did not remove/biopsy the lymph nodes instead, but they said that was not the protocol in the event that it is cancer.

Needless to say, I am worried out of my mind. This board has been helpful in at least preparing myself for what I may be in for. I would welcome any thoughts as to whether I am approaching this correctly.

On a personal note, I am a 38 year old female, married with three kids. I have smoked on and off since I was in my late teens. I quit for 4.5 years (1999-2004), but unfortunately started back last year. I am trying now to quit again.

Thanks, Jenn