im scared i have throat/gum cancer

im 19 at university and im really scared i have cancer. i have looked up symptoms and i think im beginning to see them. i have a lump in my throat and a small lump in my gum which i thought was an ulcer but have had it for nearly 2 weeks i think. im yet to go to a doctor but i am going as soon as possible. im scared and i dont know how to handle thinkkng about it. 

  • Hi Benny and welcome to the forum.

    I'm sorry to see how worried you are about your symptoms but you've made the right decision in seeing your doctor and I hope you manage to see them soon.

    Some of our members have found keeping busy and staying away from Dr.Google have helped so hopefully these techniques will help you too.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • thank you, im hoping that its just tonsillitis or a tonsil infection as my right tonsil is red and swollen, although its not very sore or painful yet although it is growing increasingly so, and i am also experiencing some signs of indigestion, such as becoming full more easily and reduced appetite. also the area around my tonsils is more red so it may be tonsillitis. hoping for the best