urgent ent referall

hi everyone i'm a young mum of 4 and absolutely petrified.... i've been an on off smoker all my life, i've been having a persistent sore throat a hoarse voice on and off and ear pain for the past few months the drs are finally referring me, but the anxiety im feeling is awful i've convinced myself i have throat cancer and i don't know how to cope with these feelings. waiting on appointments to be booked now. has anybody had these symptoms and it didn't turn out to be cancer. scared mummy please anyone get back to me i'm so scared i'm going to die x

  • I'm exactly In the same position health wise, got a few things in different areas going with me, saw my doctor today but forgot to mention my throat and horsensss, constantly needing to swallow, annoying people with my constant Throat clearing. Also pain in ear and jaw with some bone aches worrying as they are symtoms I've seen listed. Been referred a specialist to for something else but that apparently is a long wait not sure if my doc with do the ENT referral, can't believe it forgot to tell him was telling him about my past eating disorder which I'm worried has done damage to my throat too :( I'm glad they are finally referring you, did they say how long to wait? Sorry I can't help on the been in and had the check up results but just wanted to say your not along!! Let's stay strong, I'm sure we all suffer the health anxiety bad too which doesn't help.. all the best to you :)