A year ago I noticed i had a lump the size of a pea i guess would be my neck. If you fo to the middle of your tongue and go straight down to your neck thats the spot. A dr. told me maybe a swollen glad may never go away. No tests. This last x-mas I noticed its about the size of a golf ball. I'm not sure if it grew instantly but I noticed it because it hurt. went to a specialist. They had me to a CT scan. I have an apt. set for surgery to have it removed. But not for another 2 weeks. Can anyone tell me the chances of it being cancerous? I've noticed since it's gotten bigger I've had bad headaches. Then it could just be from stress. But my head hurts everyday. I'm not sure if its related. Does anyone have any ideas. The CT scan says its about an inch big. and a solid mass. Please help
2007-01-15 09:34:06 · 6 answers · asked by grrr... 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Most lumps of this kind are Benin meaning they don't end up being or developing cancer unless left to develop to more massive forms.But it has been seen often times to have cancer forming cells in alot of types of glandular lumps.If the doctor is planning on removing it they will test it for cancer once it is removed. If it test positive for cancer than they will start you on treatments to lower the risks of cancer spreading or regrowing again.I am surprised that they did not take a biopsy of this lump prior to setting up surgery.But it may be in a more vital area that will cause too much bleeding and irritation so chose to just remove it and test after.
2007-01-15 09:42:25 · answer #1 · answered by vmaxer85 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be just about anything, but the stress alone could be causing your headaches. No one can determine the chances of something being cancerous without knowing all of the facts and having the results of the pathology reports. I know that this is very, very scary for you. I have a very strong family history for cancer and my Daddy died at the age of 52 from cancer of the throat but that doesn't mean anything to you. The best advice that I can give to you at this time, is #1 you need to "chill out", go do something that you like to do, like play golf, or cards with your friends or anything to get this off of your mind. If it will make you feel better, hell, get all of your affairs in order, just in case the worst does happen, then everything is done for your spouse, significant other, etc., go to your children and tell them what they mean to you and for God's sake make things right with anyone that you feel that you should. And when it is all said and done and everything is alright and you are fine and healthy, you will be so glad that you did all of these things. Some of us don't get this opportunity, so quit whining and worrying and pull yourself up by your boot straps, and do something positive out of this negative siutation. I really do wish you the very best of health.
2007-01-15 18:32:30 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy Roo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that must be very scary. It is most likely impossible to tell what it is with out removing it and doing a biopsy. The Dr that you saw last year was very negligent by not removing it immediately.
2007-01-15 17:39:44 · answer #3 · answered by meow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
could be fatty deposit, a nerve ganglion, a swollen lumph node, a calcification or a benign tumor. They'll biopsy it. Any family history of cancer? Do you smoke?
2007-01-15 17:41:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do you want any of us to do, ask again in 2 weeks after your surgery.
2007-01-15 17:46:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the Doctors haven't panicked you should not either.
2007-01-15 17:42:32 · answer #6 · answered by runner1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋