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| Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 2 Member | OP Member Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 2 | Hi I am Gabi I don't have cancer but had a large tumor removed from my throat in 2016. I had a trach for 6 months the tumor was so big it was blocking my airway so they put it in during the biopsy. I have been good for the last year other than swollowing issues. Now it grew back and I have to get it removed again. I am getting scared that everytime they biopsy it it could be cancer. | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 92 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | Supporting Member (50+ posts) Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 92 | Hi Gabi!
Totally understandable fear. It's easy to say "It's unlikelyl" or "It's not cancer until a doctor tells you it's cancer", and go your merry way. It's harder keep that in mind when your fears are running in high gear. Do well. I hope the surgery is quick and boring, and you get good news. - Pam
44 at 10-26-2009 Dx; SCC, T2N2b, St.IV BOT; Rt. Tonsil out; PET 11-12-09 (3 spots); 3 rds Cisplatin, Taxotere and 5-FU started 11-19-09; PEG 12-24-09; 7 wks chemo-rads done 03-16-10. 06-28 CT/PET watching 1 node; PEG out; 11-15 CT - larger; 11-23 PET activity up; mrdc 12-21; 04-01-11 CLEAN SCANS! ; March 2018 new SCC - Meet with surgeon 4-4-18
| | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Welcome to OCF, Gabi! Being scared you have cancer in your situation is understandable. We all fear the unknown. Hopefully whatever you have going on will remain benign. I suggest having a long talk with your doctor, learn about your medical condition. What did your doctor say the mass was? Did your doctor explain whatever it is if it would return? If your doc hasnt given you this info... ask them. By being informed you will feel better about your situation and be a strong advocate for yourself.
Best wishes! ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive | | | | Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 2 Member | OP Member Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 2 | This is my second surgery. The first one was a huge mass. That went from back of my throat to my voice box. The Dr said it can grow back but it is unlikely. But I am one of those that it grew back in just over a year. My hematologist that is also following my case said at some point it will be cancer or even lymphoma due to my lymph nodes swelling for no reason. | | |
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