Head and neck cancer metastasis

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787406 tn?1339203183 Today, I went to see my ENT and she told me I have 4 large lumps or masses on my neck 2 on each side. Also, one in cheek near jaw joint. CT scan has been scheduled for Friday and possible biopsy after CT Scan. I had a total thyroidectomy in March of 2009 it was a microcarcinoma papillary cancer 0.5cm. Also enlarged parathyroid gland was taken out along with alot of nodules. If the cancer was encapsulated, why would it come back now 1 year and 6 months later?
Avatar n tn She has a tummer in her stomach now. She first had her cancer in her neck head and Lungs. Well the doctor said there is nothing more they can do for her because she is so frell weak. She had all the radiation she can have to her head, lung and neck. They can't do radiation on her stomach because it is to close to her videl organs. and they can't do chemo because she is to weak. Only 95# She can eat but not the protein stuff like meats. Hospice is stepping in already.
Avatar n tn My mother has overian cancer, her CA 125 went down after two surgeries to 79 then shot back up to 500 they changed her Chimo and it went up to 1000 then she started to get head spins, now they did a MRI and said it has spread to brain and there are pockets in many areas biggest one with 2 cm wide, they put her on staroid and head radiation.... Why would her cancer which had not spread to any vital organs spread to brain, is this the normal way of treatment?
Avatar m tn It recently began to swell and gave him nerve pain that shot down his neck and shoulder, he also experienced a headache from this on the right side if his head. We went to the emergency room (no insurance so no one else would see him) and the physician's asst. touched his neck and told him it was a cyst. She referred him to an ear, nose and throat doctor. I am concerned that this is not a proper diagnosis since all they did was touch his neck for a few seconds...no further tests.
403156 tn?1290150018 If the biopsy returns as positive for thyroid adenocarcinoma your vet will probably check for metastasis to the lungs and other parts of the body. Common metastasis sites include the lungs, the tissues of the throat, such as the larynx, the esophagus and by extension the abdomen. The next step is surgical resection or excision of the tumor or tumors (usually only one lobe of the thyroid is affected).
1773933 tn?1355719390 please tell wall of these things have no relevance and are nothing to worry about and its all in my head.
Avatar n tn What concerns me the most is that I had positive nodes in Level VI and VII and level VII in located in the mediastinal area (not part of the neck right?) My Dr states the paratracheal and mediastinal nodes are considered the Regional Lymph Nodes and those are taken out during the Central Compartment Dissection (which I had at the time of the TT) and is routine during TT. Dr, I have 3 questions: :) Does positive Level VI and VII nodes mean a poorer prognosis in PTC?
492898 tn?1222243598 It feels like every day it spreads a little further, and now also when I bend my neck, and my shoulder, and the other arm is starting as well, and a little in the right groin. I feel like I am ancient, like 95 and brittle. Thank you about what you said. it's really helpful. Plus, I already had problems with my arm and shoulder before I started the chemo, and I could not lift either arm over my head. This greatly improved with chemotherapy, but came back right around radiation time.
Avatar f tn So, if you do not have these, then symptom wise a brain metastasis is less likely. Pressure on head along may or may not be related to metastasis. However, nothing can be said for sure unless a PET scan or MRI is done along with blood tests. Raised intracranial pressure also causes symptoms like numbness, fits, loss of function of a limb, headache, nausea, vomiting, hearing problem, vision problems etc. This may be difficult to diagnose on symptoms alone, just like metastasis.
Avatar n tn I am suffering from shoulder pain and back side of the neck pain.Its on the back side of the shoulder.At the same time I am having rib pain.Are they both related?It started 6 month back.What should i do for that?
Avatar f tn Oh my goodness. This is a lot to worry about for you! I'm sorry!! So, you are a breast cancer survivor in remission? When do you get your pet scan results? It is my understanding that metastasis in the bones typically will have pain associated with it. The other thing that is common to it is broken bones. You are having some pain. I'm glad you got checked out. My dear friend died after metastasis in bones/breast cancer but it was in her chest bones. Very sad. https://www.
Avatar m tn For give me, but have you looked at 7.2mm on a ruler? That's 7.2 millemeters, which is about the length of a pea. 7.2cm (centimeters) would be a different matter; that's almost the width of the palm of my hand. I'm not discounting your concern at all, because anytime you have any type of mass in your body that might be cancer, it's scary.
Avatar n tn I have recently discovered a very tender lump on the section of skin behind my ear that joins my ear to my neck - its about the size of a pea and extremely tender to touch... assumed it was just a large sore, but its been around 3 or 4 days now and doesn't seem to looking like that.
Avatar n tn Metastasis refers to cancer cells traveling to distant sites via the blood stream and/or lymphatic system. Vascular invasion is quite common in breast cancer. The clusters of metastatic cells end up in the blood stream/lymphatic system by actually breaking off from the primary tumor (how else would they get to distant organs?).
Avatar m tn I still have to do 6 weeks of radiation and Chemo. How fast does this cancer grow. It’s been 44 days since my surgery and I’m starting treatment within 30 days of this message. Thank you for your help.
Avatar n tn This cancer has a high cure rate with ten year survival rates for all patients with papillary thyroid cancer estimated at 80-90%. Cervical metastasis (spread to lymph nodes in the neck) are present in 50% of small tumors and in over 75% of the larger thyroid cancers. The presence of lymph node metastasis in these cervical areas causes a higher recurrence rate but not a higher mortality rate. Distant metastasis (spread) is uncommon, but lung and bone are the most common sites.
Avatar n tn In 2005, he had Tarceva. In 2008 they discovered metastasis to the liver (3 lesions) and he underwent chemo again (I think Avastin) and he finished the treatment in March. The doctor said the tumors in both the lungs and liver were smaller. For the past 3 weeks he´s been vomiting, but sporadically. There is no pattern. It doesn´t matter if he eats lightly or heavily. Some days he vomits once, some days nothing. He went to see a Gastroenterologist. They did a sonogram...
Avatar f tn My father is 79 years old and has recently been diagnosed with Stage IIIA Lung Cancer. We are told it is non small cell Adenocarcinoma. The tumor was located in my father's right lower lobe. It was 6.5 cm and was contained within the lung. He underwent right lobectomy and we have found that it was successfully resected and the margins are clear. Now that the Pathology report has come back we have a lot of questions and do not feel that we are getting the answers we need.
Avatar f tn t happen under these circumstances. If the body contains cancer cells then they just continue to grow and might well spread to other organs just as undiscovered cancer would. Since we are talking about the breast, the symptoms would be the evidence of a lump which would be investigated and eventually biopsied. This is the reason for monthly exams + yearly exams by your Dr. and any testing that might be appropriate. Regards ....
Avatar f tn I will tell you that my aunt had a mass in her brain metastasized from lung cancer. She was treated with radiation and is FINE. That was 8 years ago.
Avatar f tn My gyn oncologist, head radiologist for the cyberknife and the head radiologist at UVA are working with me along with a few others helping me with my insurance company. I will post with all the information I receive after my appointment tomorrow. This procedure sounds so promising for me and could help others with Liver Mets and getting it approved by the FDA. Thank you again.....
Avatar n tn my mom is suffering frm breast cancer,she has had 6 sessions of chemotherapy and has also undergone mastectomy now she is going ho have radiation for 5weeks ,is it necessary for her to undergo radiation as her biopsy reports suggests that she doesnt have metastasis,and that she had in nerves.Will she be completely cured after radiation.?
Avatar n tn My brother 2 years after prostate cancer treatment has had metastasis in the lungs. Can it be treated and what is the life expectancy?