Hi Everyone,

I'm hoping you good people can help put me at ease. My husband Ron finished radiation treatment last November. They caught it early, it was either Stage I or II, never asked. He's had the usual issues...no saliva, fluid build up under his neck, but nothing out of the ordinary. Saturday morning he woke up to find a small hard lump in his throat, by his Adams Apple. He rubbed it quite a bit on Saturday to see if it was fluid and would go away. It didn't and it's become very tender. We're making an appt. with the Doctor right away to see what it is. We're both scared buy trying to keep things in perspective. Logically I would think this is radiation related and not the "Big C" because a tumor just doesn't appear overnight does it? Have any of you had this happen and do you have any ideas on what it could be? Your help would be really appreciated!

Thank you,

Shelley

All you can do is make the appointment and try to keep your mind in control and in the moment. I am sorry that you are so worried--it's the worst thing in the world. One minute at a time, the Doctor will handle it.

Shelley - There are a number of possible causes of lumps on/in the throat. Its just too easy to imagine it to be something really bad. Some of the 'harmless' lumps could become irritated with rubbing. Your doc is the place to get real answers. Don't let panic and worry steal your energies, or spoil your week. You all learned how to fight in the first round. You can do it again if you have to. Be strong. Keep us informed. Tom

Thanks Tom and Shawna, I was a little panicked (sp) when I sent that post. Both Ron and I are a little more relaxed now. His Doctor's appointment is tomorrow so we'll find out what this lump is. You're both so right, worrying does steal our energies. My "little voice" keeps telling me this is nothing serious. Thanks for the words of encouragement. It helped!

Shelley