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Neck cancer

Posted by chebo1954 @chebo1954, Aug 1 6:16am

Hello everybody I hope that I m not experiencing neck cancer, but I’m pretty darn sure. Had bladder cancer twice & stage 4 for both lung & prostate and was hoping someone could fill me in on what to watch out for, best treatments etc. would be mighty appreciated. Thanks in advance, Robert

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thomason | @thomason | Aug 2 5:50am

Hello, Chebo1954.
What are your symptoms may I ask?

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mehranbc | @mehranbc | Aug 3 4:25am

Voice changes, trouble swallowing, breathing difficulties but if you are experiencing voice changes best to have it checked early as you will avoid bigger complications.

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William Olsen, Volunteer Mentor | @hrhwilliam | Aug 4 11:08am

For me I would start with my Primary Care Doctor explaining the symptoms. Don't jump to conclusions. Get a CBC and thyroid levels checked. Perhaps other tests such as urine and stool. I had all of your symptoms you stated and found my thyroid was overactive due to bruising from radiation treatments. No cancer.
A PET scan can be useful in finding areas of cancer concentration, however a simple ultrasound of the neck can offer up a lot of information.
Take it one step at a time but don't delay. I fully understand our urge to believe every malady is cancer after the journey we have all been on previous. But chances are it is not cancer. Can you keep us updated?

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chebo1954 | @chebo1954 | Aug 11 9:03pm
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For me I would start with my Primary Care Doctor explaining the symptoms. Don't jump to conclusions. Get a CBC and thyroid levels checked. Perhaps other tests such as urine and stool. I had all of your symptoms you stated and found my thyroid was overactive due to bruising from radiation treatments. No cancer.
A PET scan can be useful in finding areas of cancer concentration, however a simple ultrasound of the neck can offer up a lot of information.
Take it one step at a time but don't delay. I fully understand our urge to believe every malady is cancer after the journey we have all been on previous. But chances are it is not cancer. Can you keep us updated?

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Hey guys,luv ya, hope you know that. Just got back from Cleveland Clinic, one of those pesky after affects from immunotherapy. Optivo saved my life but you know how cancer is, and when you try to kill it(go into remission) it gets you in some other way. But I’m alright and I’m sorry for y’all that’s had to deal with it. Guess I just lucked out again, but still have a lot of the symptoms. Thank you one and all for your amazing support. I was scared as hell!! Chebo1954

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dar206 | @dar206 | Aug 12 7:51am
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Hey guys,luv ya, hope you know that. Just got back from Cleveland Clinic, one of those pesky after affects from immunotherapy. Optivo saved my life but you know how cancer is, and when you try to kill it(go into remission) it gets you in some other way. But I’m alright and I’m sorry for y’all that’s had to deal with it. Guess I just lucked out again, but still have a lot of the symptoms. Thank you one and all for your amazing support. I was scared as hell!! Chebo1954

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So glad to hear your news!!! You did the right thing having it checked out.

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