Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I'm 20, light smoker 1 year, scared i got throat cancer. i've had a neck and throat exam, and a cbc, all clean but still have some symptoms. wdy think?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not enough: Unfortunately you did not include the most important part, your symptoms. Hard to comment otherwise, but other diagnoses are more likely, given your age. Would still suggest quitting smoking, since that is a predisposing factor.
Answered 8/12/2015
2.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Would cancer metastasis to neck lymph nodes likely show up in bloodwork such as a CBC?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Lymph node right side of neck swollen for 2 yrs. Sed rate was high on blood work. CMP/CBC normal. Worried about cancer but pcp doesn't seem concerned?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Cbc normal but lymph nodes swelling in neck and one behind neck also had one last year on elbow and nothing came of it. ?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
29yo female. Diagnosed w/ melanoma in situ one year ago on lower leg. Now Swollen neck node x5 months. Chance it is related? Cbc, head & neck CT negat
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Sore throat for 9 years, no other symptoms . Normal cbc, thyroid, had a unevasive scope through nose done by ENT also CT scan with dye. Both normal. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I've had a lump feeling in thirst for 8 months now went to ent / pulm check up said nothing in throat..read about globus? If no tumor can it still Bc cancer? Bp & oxygen tests been good..would cancer advanced show #s different in cbc or panel blood
Flow: Relative T-cell lymphocytosis CBC: Relative lymphocytosis(+low abs. neutrophil) 1 year-Swollen lymph node @left jaw/neck area Cancer? Precancer?
I (23, F) got a CT ordered on my head and neck after a car accident. I'm terrified they are going to find something really bad like cancer, a tumor, an aneurysm, etc. How rare/unlikely would that be? My recent CBC test was perfect and no symptoms?
I feel very small lymphnodes(?) along carotid artery on both sides of my neck. if it would be cancer would it be many small 3mm knots ? crp,cbc normal
2 symmetrical nodes in each sidegroin. 1 in neck. ~2months 2 docs not worried at all, say could remain forevr. Perfect CBC If cancer would itget biggr?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
