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Durham, NC
March 14, 2023
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Members shared reassuring experiences about cancerous lymph nodes in the neck, with the consensus being that cancerous lymph nodes typically... Read more

Members shared reassuring experiences about cancerous lymph nodes in the neck, with the consensus being that cancerous lymph nodes typically do not hurt, though surrounding muscles or tissue can become sore from radiation treatment or swelling. Several members described their own journeys with neck lymph nodes, noting swelling ranging from small lumps to over two inches, successful shrinkage after radiation, and long-term side effects like thyroid damage and fibrotic tissue that required ongoing medication. A recurring theme was the difficulty of distinguishing between cancer symptoms and side effects from treatment, paired with encouragement to stay proactive with scans, natural remedies like vitamin C and green tea, and open communication with medical teams.

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Hi Everyone !! Big hugs to all !! ❀️ Thanks for the input !! I'm gonna try to detoxify my system with lots of Vitamin C & Green Tea... πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ» I like the idea that you have all said cancerous lymph nodes don't hurt... So hopefully this is just a minor infection my system is trying to fight off !πŸ™πŸ»πŸ’ͺπŸ»πŸ™πŸ»
I got kinda nervous cuz it only hurts on the side of my throat where they did the 18 rounds of radiation over 3 years ago.....
I hope everyone is having a wonderful day & enjoying the sunshine although the wind is cold !! πŸ₯ΆπŸ˜œπŸ˜ŠπŸ˜˜β€οΈ
Bonnie

March 15, 2023
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Thanks Gary ❀️
When my journey 1st began, I had 2 lymph nodes in my neck ( real close to my Thyroid ) that they did radiation on... Hense this is why these days I have to take Thyroid meds, due to it being kissed by radiation... I was left with thick tissue there, but it never hurt...... I'm thinking maybe douse it with vitamin C & green tea to see if maybe my throat was just irritated from the pollen this year.... I'll do anything & everything I can naturally before going back to the Doctors......
Hugs to you & I hope they get your Thyroid under control ! πŸ™πŸ»β€οΈπŸ™πŸ»
Bonnie

March 14, 2023
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

It would be possible due to severity. I have cold like symptoms after treatment began. I get a sore throat from that and cough but meds can cause this too. My thyroid numbers went from overactive to under active due to the combination of chemo and immunotherapy. Our bodies react differently so please consult with you're Dr.

March 14, 2023
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Hi Bonnie,
I had a 3 cm lump in my neck that turned out to be cancerous lymph nodes. I never had any pain in that area. Finished radiation about a month ago and the lump has decreased significantly. I’ll have new scans in a month or so to see if the cancer is gone.

March 15, 2023
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I do have soreness under my jaw line and a cloggy left ear. It's just so difficult to determine what and why. I do have a CT scan on the 19th. Hugs and more HugsπŸ’œ

March 15, 2023

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