Okay Dbm, you've taken a terrific first step. The first rule is that it isn't cancer until the biopsy proves it. So as difficult as it may be not to worry (actually I always find it impossible!) you have that salient fact going for you.

I find that as I get older, and I'm nearly 20 years older than you are so I've got lots more of 'em, I have all kinds of aches and pains. And thinking about them just seems to make them feel worse. Checking the thyroid is a good idea, glad they're on that.

Please keep us posted on your progress. Or just come on here and ask questions and vent. That's why we're here.

My best to you.

David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18