Swollen right Tonsil and gland

Hi

im 33 mum of two, I’ve had a swollen glad in my neck for months now and recently noticed my tonsil on the same side is also swollen. No pain other than I keep getting earache/pressure, similar to what you’d get on an airplane. I was referred to ENT and had my appointment yesterday. I thought they would tell me It’s nothing. But now I’ve been referred for an MRI, Ultrasound and biopsy and a consultation with a surgeon booked for after. Obviously I’m so so scared and the C word is all I can think about. Has anyone else had similar symptoms or any advice they could offer. 

 

Thanks

  • It’s not exactly the same but my dad has swollen glands on his neck, armpit and groin. You could see his neck lump bulging out so it was pretty big. He had all the tests and he was fine. Glands swelling is normally due to an infection of some kind and the lymph nodes swell when they are fighting it off.. but he had his like that for months and months!