Swollen lymphnode in neck - Cancer Message Board

Mariea · 12-23-2004, 09:34 AM

I have had a bad cold or sinus infection for a week now and one side of my throat hurts.I have a swollen lymphnode on that side of my neck.Its a little towards the front below my chin.I have not been to the doc yet cause I thought I just had a cold,now im thinking its sinus infection or I have throat cancer.Its probably silly but I do smoke and feel that lump on my neck.I am 26 year old female.My question,Could it be throat cancer or just from being sick?I tend to worry alot that I have somthing serious.It drives everybody nuts,but I cant help it,thats how I am.I would appreciate any info.Thanks!

mercedez · 01-01-2005, 10:41 PM

It could be a goiter which is causes by Thyroid imbalance. Ask your doc to ck your thyroid. Hope this is helpful, I have had that before.

crisma · 01-02-2005, 12:04 AM

I really would not worry about it. Both my son and I have sinus infections( I also smoke) and our lymph nodes are swollen in the same spot. Also my son has a swollen node behind his ear. I think you are fine.

Aus78 · 01-02-2005, 09:44 PM

I agree, dosent sound like anything serious

SamQKitty · 01-02-2005, 09:49 PM

Mariea,
It most likely is nothing more than part of the cold you are currently fighting. However, I noticed that you mentioned that you smoke. Maybe this would be a good time to plan to quit? After all, there's no question that smoking will make it much more likely for you to develop lung cancer, bladder cancer, and emphesyma. Sicne you already worry, why give yourself something else to worry about? It's a new year...maybe it's time for a new, non-smoking you?

Ruth