Thanks to Mark, Brian, and Sigrid for your replies. The lump in my neck has not changed, just a small enlarged rubbery feeling lymph gland, I'm sure. I'm just a little concerned that it has never shrunken or completely gone away since I had never had it before. My ENT stated that it was not uncommon for people to have those swollen lymph glands and he was not impressed enough to risk surgery on my neck. He did not feel that other lymph glands were involved, so he felt it was not a major concern. I have not put it off intentionally, it's just that I don't want to be overly concerned if he is not. My biggest question is with the hard lump in the roof of my mouth. I am 45 and I actually felt the roof of my husband and daughter's mouths to make sure that it was not supposed to be there. There are no lumps in their mouths, but it is not even sore, feels more like a knot. If it doesn't go away, I'll have it checked. If you can refer me to any info that might help, please share. Thanks for your help. It is good to have someone to ask so I can better determine if I should really be concerned. TGF