Cancer Symptoms

Uncategorized Cancer Symptoms:

(Inclusive of surgery/radiation/chemo/hormone therapy/transplant side-effects -- select): fatigue, loss of appetite, swelling, radiation burns, hair loss, nausea, bloating, personality changes, numbness (feet), joint pain, insomnia.
Abdominal and Back Pain.
Abdominal pain, vomiting, flushing ...
Abdominal pains, coughing, weezing, weight loss, loss of strength and agility. I had tumors in both lungs, a tumor 2/3 the size of my liver, and the cancer ate a whole in my left hip, and ate away my tailbone.
Absolutly NONE
Bloating, bowel issues, thickening of abdomen, discharge
Bloating, digestive difficulties, loss of appetite.
bloating,pain in lower left side of stomach
chest pains, chills, fevers, nausea/vomiting,
Chronic lung infections - chronic pneumonia - I'm guessing because his tumor was so large it was pressing into his lung tissue
Cognitive impairment, Balance and gait issues, Hearing loss, Mood swings, Intracranial Pressure (Severe at times - and seems to be worse when the barometric pressure drops below 30.)
Constipation, diahrrea, bloating, weight gain, feeling full quickly.. etc...
Enlarged lymph node in right underarm
fatigue, loss of appetite
Fatigue, pain in lower abd
Fatigue, very large inguinal lymph nodes
flushing,diarrhea, heart valvales lession, cramping, telanglectasia, peripheral edma, wheezing, cyanosis, arthritis, pwllagra
fullness, pain with sex, hot flashes, hair smells funny,
had swollen lymph node
Hair Growth, weight gain, hormonal changes
I am diagnosed with Parapharyngeal Space Tumors (pps) 2 cm x 1 cm dumble shape. tumor did not change in size all this years but is affecting nerves causing stiffness and pain in the neck and sholder
I had a weird little lump in my belly, under the fat, found out it was a 7 1/2 x 4 x 3 inch tumour that engulfed my right ovary completely and attatched to the left side of my uterus pushing it forward, hence the lump, constipation, diahrrea, painful sex, lots of pressure on my rectum.
I had absolutely no symptoms
I haven't got cancer, I'm here to support..
I started bleeding...knew that wasn't right because I had a hysterectomy seven years ago.
I was diagnosed with an external hemorrhoid and treated for 2 weeks with suppositories. After no change, I was given another round of suppositories and referred to a surgeon. He recognized it right away. The pathology report from the biopsy confirmed and my journey began.
Intermittent flushing, watery copious diarrhea, panic attacks, lower abdominal pain(actually this is consistant now), jitteriness/tetanus, heart palpitations, lower back pain, bluish cyanosis with flushing on exertion, headache, nausea, and joint pain.... all during fairly concise episodes. That was the tip-off that this was not the normal set of everyday symptoms of basic illnesses. Episodes are erratic and unpredictable for me. I'm going on almost three years of these circumstances and still waiting on a diagnosis.
Kidney stone, weight loss (25 pounds in one month), flu like smptoms
Lately, vomiting and headaches, pain in my joins, some diarreia.
lump on neck
lymph nodes swollen all over my body tired and cold all the time have stomic pain and numbess only on right side of stomoic but it could just be i have an ovarin cyst on my left and right side of overaries
Mass on the palm of my right hand with slight pain. It is actually a tumor of the soft tissue.
My Granfather James died of Lung Cancer in 1981, my Grandmother Elizabeth died with a rare liver cancer in 1999, At some point or another my aunt Ruby had a full masectomy, my aunt Betty had several surgeries to remove lumps in her breasts, my Grandmother Lois had a lung removed in 2003, my Mother had Cervical Cancer in 2004
night sweats,fever,headache,severe back pain,sore lymph nodes,blured vision, swolen stomach,sore stomach,bone pain,excess sweating,shortness of breath,tired- tired-very sore teeth, tired....feels like a bubble in my chest in centre
NO anal cancer symptoms. Had breast cancer, skin cancer, now worried about anal cancer. Joined to becomed more informed. Sister had renal cell carcinoma and passed 2 mths after dx. I hate cancer.
None
None except for the growths on my ovaries.
None.
Not sure as of yet
Nothing until my ovary twisted due to ovarian cyst then biopsy came out and turned to be a borderline serous tumor.
Occasional difficulty swallowing
Only thing I had was night sweats and had those for a few years before I was told I had cancer.
Pain / pressure in chest. Sweating, fainting, fevers, vertigo, throwing up. Fatigue. Bulging neck veins. Throat pain. Loss of voice. No energy. Couldn't sleep on left side. Shortness of breathe hard to get deep breath.
Pain in my left thigh.
Pain in my right hip
red flaky area on right side of nose
routine check-ups. routine check-ups. routine check-ups. the symptoms are vague and easily dismissed.
Started as what was thought to be a cyst on the top of left hand--looked like I had an extra knuckle--merkel cell usually affects people on face, neck or face...primarily men 70+ Lymph node involvement was two lumps under left arm 5cm & 6cm Bone Metastases was lower back and leg pain thought to be aging and
Sudden pain under right breast when trying to take a deep breath.
Swollen lymph nodes in groin and one under arm pit.
Unbelievably none, with the exception of high blood pressure
was constantly hurting nobody knew what was wrong not even my doctor
white spots on my tongue

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Symptoms:

body pain, vomiting, change in bowel habits
Enlargement of the thymus gland.
Fatigue, loss of vision, enlarged spine. persistent cough
weakness, exhaustion, bone pains mainly in my jaw bone, night sweats, unexplained weight loss and I was extremely pale.

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Symptoms:

11 mm tumor in center of chest. Random bruises. Random nose bleeds.
Anemia, enlarged/distended spleen, low white count, weight loss, fatigue, constant bloody noses, occasional blood-vessel bursting rashes (especially along left/spleen side of torso and feet.
bruising, fatigue, mono like symptoms
Bruising, weakness, bone pain.
Easily fatigued, night sweats, bone/joint pain, petichae (red spots on face/through-out body), weight-loss, loss of appetite.
fatigue, bruising easily, swollen neck glands, cuts not healing easily, trouble sleeping, a crazy, vivid, and emotional dream that i had about my brother getting cancer.
Headaches, fatigue, night sweats, nausea
high fever for months. pail skin, red rash on face and body, leg and back bone pain, tired, mood swings,
I had a sharp pain in my back for over a year, which would go away if I took anti-inflammatory medication. In February this year, I had shortness of breath and my GP sent me for a chest xray.....where a large tumour was discovered in my chest.
I had spots that looked like bruises on my skin and my left sinus was completely clogged. I had none of the traditional symptoms of leukemia. When I relapsed I was getting head rushes periodically throughout the day. A spinal tap confirmed blasts in my CSF.
my sister was experiencing serious back pain to the point she was crying, and no appetite and she was nautious alot before she found out and started treatment
Petechiae, exhaustion, weight loss
Runny nose and a high grade fever for about 10 days prior to first white cell count.
Stomach Ache, Liver and Spleen Enlarged viewed in Scanning and wbc count increased upto 88000 in blood picturre
Swollen lymphnodes on first diagnosis. Second and third diagnosis through routine PET Scans.
When I was originally diagnosed I started out getting very weak and dizzy when I would stand for too long. I was also just exhausted all the time and would rather nap than do anything. Eventually I got strep throat and had to go see the Dr., so with all those symptoms combined he decided to run some blood work. Next thing I knew I had an appt. At the Oncology clinic across town at 8am the next morning.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Symptoms:

abdominal pain, lower back pain, low blood counts, tiredness
bruising ,tiredness breathlessness
bruising, shortness of breath, abdominal pain,
extreme fatigue,weight loss,flu like symptoms
Fatigue, bone pain, memory loss, and flu like symptoms
FATIGUE, bruising, nosebleeds, nausea, chest/rib/hip pain, petechiae. Misdiagnosed for about 3mos.
Fatigue, Joint pain and some petechiae (red blood dots).
fatigue, swollen lymphnodes / spleen
Fatique, respiratory systems, fever and night sweats.
flu like symptoms and brusing on my legs and ear lob
Flu like. Sinus infection did not go away.
For 3 weeks I was told the bloody noses were due to the lack of humididty in our home and the leg pain and fever were due to flu. Finally, knowing that my child , although a great actor couldnt possibly be holding onto this just for some attention. Saturday February 16th, 2008 I took her to her regualr pediatrician'S office.
I guess it all began on my 5th birthday. After months of bruising, nosebleeds, ear infections, chest colds, obnoxiously high fevers, and muscle pains so severe that I was unable to walk, I was diagnosed with ALL (acute lymphocytic leukemia). I went into remission a few months after treatment, and after a 3-year protocol I was pronounced a "full cure" at age 8. For 10 years I experienced absolutely no further symptoms, and just lived an extraordinarily normal & boring life without giving that stupid disease another thought. Then, I broke my arm. No big deal, right? Well, at my 10th annual follow-up checkup, I was told that - suprise! - I had localized osteosarcoma in my left radius (lower arm bone), and was in the early stages of AML (acute myelogenous leukemia). I underwent 1 year of chemo & radiation, as well as surgical removal of the osteogenic sarcoma & a bone graft (limb-salvage a complete success: my arm is still intact!). After going in and out of remission, I had a bone marrow transplant. 1 year later, I was pronounced in "full" remission, and discontinued all treatments the subsequent year. I had no further symptoms. 8 months ago I learned that my AML was no longer in remission. Here we go again :)
infections, bleeding and bruising, extreme exhaustion
Intense bruising.
Joint pain, persistent low-grade fevers, frequent ear and skin infections.
Mike's lymph nodes in his neck were swollen and doctors thought at first it was something else. But, after a couple of months, Mike knew something wasn't right. So, a surgeon removed one of the lymph nodes and came out of surgery and told me he was 99% sure Mike had some type of cancer. Later, it was discovered that he had cancerous lymph nodes not only in his neck but 2 other places on his body. The doctors at Vanderderbilt then determined it was AML.
Nausea/Vomiting. Weight loss. Extreme weakness.
None really. Just some bruising and I was tired a lot.
originally flu like syptoms and extreme fatigue. My hemoglobin had dropped to 4.59
Originally thought to be pnuemonia, extreme pain in legs and back
Probly the whole summer before my diagnosis i began to feel fatigued. sometimes id experience feeling like i had low blood sugar and would have to sit down suddenly because i felt so awful. as it progressed i just dragged and dragged. at the time i worked at taco bell and was told i was the best worker but by the time i quit i certainly had dropped out of that position. its not that i was lazy but i was just so exhausted and had to call off alot. finaly i just didnt feel good. it was a jewish holiday and i was supposed to go to the celebration that night but i stayed home instead. i called off work for two weeks and only got worse. it got so bad that i spent the entire day and night sleeping. i was barely eating or drinking. i remember once putting a grape in my mouth and falling asleep immediately after. LOl or the time my friend called me and i asked him to hold a sec. i blew my nose forgot he was on the phone and fell asleep. 20 min later i woke up and saw he was still on the phone. lol i finaly saw a dr and they told me i had strep throat. after taking anti biotics for 10 days and no change i went to the ER. i was dangerously dehydrated, anemic, and had huge lumps on my shins that was tender like a bruise and very feverish. Ill always remember that day cuz i went into that ER and never came back out. it felt like forever waiting on different test results. when the doctor finaly came in and told us i didnt really understand. in fact i didnt even know that leukemia was a cancer. treatments started so fast it all blacked out and i dont really remember any of it. but there was my symptoms.
really tired lots of busing, back pain...found out when I went to the dentist to get my wisdom tooth out and it wouldn't stop bleeding afterwards.
Really weak
Red spots on arms and legs, bruising easily and appearances in between fingers, slight fever, tired.
Several small infections, chronic cough, loss of appetite, anemia
swollen lymph nodes lithargic drained
Tired, Drained, wasn't eating and lost loads of weight, muscle aching, brusing...
viral throat infections, extreme fatigue, night sweats, the worst leg cramps in the world, swollen lymph nodes on my neck

Anal Cancer Symptoms:

* Summer 2003: basic hemorrhoids * Dec 2008: colonoscopy clear but GP booked me to see 'roid specialist Jul 29/09 since they were growing (internally and externally) * Feb/Mar/09: increased bleeding, metallic smell; fecal leaking; itching, burning; pressure on anus * Requested first possible cancellation (earlier than Jul 29) with specialist
13 wks after giving birth to our second child, my daughter, I noticed blood in my stool. JUST ONCE. I almost did not go to the specialist thinking it was post-pregnancy related (i suffered hemorrhoids during pregnancy)...I mean, who really wants to go to a doctor to have their rectum looked at?? My husband actually talked me into it. I thank God that I did.
A "skin tag" on my anal area. My OB Gyn found it. Lethargic, tons of itching.
A big, uncomfortable lump that I ignored for too long
a nagging hemorrhoid with slight blood after getting food poisoning in Las Vegas...the doctors say, "the luckiest hemorrhoid I could ever get"...well not so sure about that but lucky to have caught it early
abdomen bloating, rectal bleeding tiredness, headaches
Anal cancer-- saw small mucous with a little blood in it in toilet no other symptoms
anal pain, bleeding, dishcarge
bleeding
bleeding and bloody stools.
Bleeding and changes in bowel movements x 6 wks and difficulty sitting x 1 week
Bleeding and the thought I only had a hemorrhoid
Bleeding during bowel movements. Change in bowel habits and digestive problems. I detected the lump myself.
bleeding, fatigue
bleeding, hard internal lump.
bleeding, lump, protrusion from anus, extreme itching, pain. Thought it was a hemmoroid
bleeding, pain and lump in groin area
bleeding, pressure
bleeding, thought it was a 'roid.
Bleeding..to long..I should have done something a year or so ago.!
Blood in my stool twice approx 6 weeks before going to be checked out.
Blood in stool, itching at anus
Blood in stool, uncomfortable sitting
Blood in stool. Thats it!
bright red blook on the toilet tissue several times over one month's time
burning, stinging, throbbing
Chronological order: Blood-tinged drainage then blood. A hard skin tag, change in stool appearance, increased difficulty defecating. PAIN!
constipation and bloating two years prior then shortly before diagnoised itching, pressure.
Doctor and I thought my symptoms were IBS and/or hemorrhoid related. Change in frequency of bowel movements, pressure in the rectum, blood sometimes.
Dx as a hemorrhoid for 8+ years
felt pressure thought I had hemmoroids
Growth inside anus. Ignored until tag started growing on outside.
Have experienced bright red blood from time to time with no other symptoms. After talking to doctor, I dismissed this as nothing to worry about. About one year ago I discovered a small bump inside my anus. Doctor thought it was a hemorrhoid and prescribed suppositories and fiber supplement. At this point I had experienced no pain, just occasional bright red blood. As time went on, the bump became larger and harder. Then, I experienced itching and soreness after bowel movements. Thanks to "Dr. google", I decided that my hemorrhoid had thrombosed (clotted). I returned to my doctor, endured a painful exam and she referred me to a surgeon (still thinking it was a hemorrhoid and that I probably needed hemorrhoidectomy). Upon examination, the surgeon told me it felt a little harder than a hemorrhoid should be and he wanted to biopsy it while I was under anesthesia. The biopsy showed "invasive non-keratinizing sqamous cell carcinoma, moderate to poorly differentiated. No lymphovascular invasion identifed.
hemorrhoids, bleeding with bowel movements.
Hemorrhoids- went to OB/GYN in Feb complaining of hemorrhoids. Then again in April with pressure she said hemorrhoids. Knew something was wrong so self scheduled with colo rectal doctor.
I begin treatment on 2-21-12. I didn't have any symptoms. Felt great, lots of energy, regularly speedwalked 2-3 miles at a time. Every once in a while my "roid" would act up. Thought all these oncologists must be mistaken....
I did'nt have much symptoms exact I was itching back there and I felt this slump that seemed to be getting bigger I thought it was a hemmroid since I had dealt with them as a child but after the biopsy I was shocked when they said it was cancer from that point all I could hear was cancer nothing else registered at all I was simply numb.
I had been experiencing problems for months and the doctor I was going to just basically blew me off. I told the doctor I was bleeding profusely, I was having pain, and I it felt like there was a mass in my ass! He performed a colonoscopy and he said everthing looked fine but I did have some non-bleeding internal hemorrhoids. I was not happy with the findings because I was bleeding and the pain was getting worse. He then had me swallow a camera and came to the same conclusion that I was fine. I called back and told them everything was not fine. The bleeding was getting worse and the pain was also increasing. They finally sent me to a colon rectal surgeon, who after five minutes of meeting me, did a digital exam and told me he was pretty sure I had anal cancer!
I had cin111 when I was 54 Had a hysterectomy. Since Feb 07 blood in stool & hpv came back in cuff @ then got checked for any anal disease
I had rectal bleeding for 2 months and was told by a doctor it was hemmorhoids but that if it didn't stop in a month, to get a colonoscopy. She was a great doctor. Saved me because there is no spreading to any lymph nodes
I had what I thought was a hemorrhoid, anal itching, bleeding and changes in my bowels movements.
I thought I had hemorrhoids, internal and external. Had pain and bleeding. Went to my GP back in Feb for a pap and asked her to take a look- She said that it looked sore and gave me a surgeons name and she did not indicate that she thought it could be something more serious. As I did not want to have hemorrhoid surgery, I put off seeing the surgeon until Nov as I could no longer stand the pain. As soon as he took a look he knew it was cancer.
I thought I had the worst hemorrhoid in America--popping out like a Jack-in-the-box, along with some bleeding.
In October of 2008, I started having fatigue symptoms and my legs were aching all the time, just to the outside of my shins. I felt full and had a lot of flatuence. My GP did bloodtests and discovered I was very low in the B6 vitamin. When questioned, he said that it was not a symptom (to his knowledge) of anything, although I did read it could have relavancy to cancer diagnosis later. I told him after taking supplements, that I still was not well and asked for a colonoscopy because I had had previous ones and they had removed polyps and told me I should have them once every 3 years, but then when I saw another doctor, she told me not to come back for 5 years, which would have been in 2009. He refused to let me have one. In March I saw the doctor again about irritation in my anal area and he said it was hemorroids. In April 2009, I did my own DRE and felt the lump was quite a bit bigger, then remembered what had happened the previous July. I went to the doctor, my own GP wasn't there, but I saw his colleague who told me it was most likely hemorroids and I insisted he set me up for a colonoscopy. When I called back a week later, they said they had not heard back from the specialist. I called the specialist's office who told me that they had not received the request. Fearful of the competancy of my GP's office, I went to a Walk In Clinic in a nearby town. The doctor was an older man, retired but volunteering his time at the clinic, he did a DRE, clearly told me I had a tumor and had me in to see a doctor in less than three days.... oh the difference between older humbled doctors and arrogant younger doctors who treat you like you are a hypocondriac! In the long run, I take responsibility for having not acted sooner on my own instincts, and I also feel the doctor who 'was' my GP at the time, needs to take responsibility for being so intent on keeping my records up to date and typing into the computer, that he didn't even listen to my symptoms... I recently was in the emerg for another reason and overheard a patient that was registering for care say "I do not want Dr "so and so", if I have to have him, I will leave and go to another hospital." Sometimes we are put in a place for a reason, if only to validate our experience with another. Oh, I had Mitomycin and 5FU - just wondering why that is not listed under Chemotherapy?
Intermittent rectal bleeding during bowel movement; No pain. The anal cancer had been misdiagnosed as an internal hemorroid during a routine colonoscopy 4 years prior to the current cancer diagnosis.
Itchy growth near anus and large condylomas
Janury 3, 2005 - discovered an anal fissure while on vacation; went to clinic and was advised to put PrepH on it and check back with my doctor if it did not help. Fissure would not heal since that time and finally a biopsy was performed in 2009.
Just a small bump on the anus, and pelvic lymph gland soreness.
Lower back pain Vaginal pressure Low energy
lower back pain, bleeding from rectum, problems using the restroom
Lump, thought to be hemmorroid. Was very painful.
March 2009 -Constipation Stinging needle feeling By June was on laxatives to have a BM
Massive blood discharge followed by smaller discharges, Diaheara, discomfort and a long ago battle with anal HPV
My symptoms came on fast, and resembled hemorrhoids--rectal bleeding and pain. Except, neither would go away with the use of over-the-counter remeies.
no symptoms just a little blood on one day I was a bit constipated thought I had a hemmhoroid
No symptoms from the actual tumor. I had an anal abcess due to the tumor that caused abnormal bowel movements, pressure, and severe pain. I went to the doctor thinking I had hemorrhoids.
None
none
none found tumor by colonoscopy
None prior to abscess in Lymph-node.
none. I still think the bleeding was from hemorrhoids since the tumor was so small. Occult blood tests always came up negative when I was complaining of bleeding, so we thought it was just hemorrhoids. Tumor discovered by Digital Exam during physical.
None. Discovered after abnormal pap led to Gynecologist who tested for blood in stool as part of initial exam and referred to GI who did colonoscopy.
none. Hemorrhoid and an abscess that formed 2 days prior to hemorrhoidectomy
Not a one. No symptoms.
Occasional bleeding from what I thought was hemorrhoid.
Occasional blood in my stool.
Occasional blood with bowel movements.
occasional rectal bleeding
occassional rectal bleeding, constipation, lump
One big ole very leaky external tumor between my butt cheeks.
Originally 2 small hard lumps on the verge of the anus - itchy No blood, no constipation, no pain. Left for 1 year by medical profession. Since biopsy have grown and bleed and hurt. Inguinal lymph node swollen
Pain at tumor site, bleeding, fullness in rectum, urgency
pain, bleeding, burning, stinging, lump, weight loss
pain, itching
Presumed hemorrhoid pain and bleeding for several months
Rash, uncontrollable bowels
Recently small lump small truly bug bite small. had earlier surgery due to light bleeding, scraping feel with bowel movement
rectal bleeding
Rectal bleeding, itching, sciatic pain. (thought my hemmeroid was acting up)
REctal bleeding, pain...was treated for hemmoroids...had several ruptures before seeing a surgeon. Surgeon said it was a rare cancer and he'd never seen it before.
Rectal pain and bleeding. Thought tumor was a hemorhoid.
rectal pains, pressure, rectal bleeding
Severe constipation, testicular pain, and severe discomfort in my backside, like a football inserted sideways, light headedness.
Slight bleeding and dull pain in butt cheek.
Slight bleeding for about 5 months. Thought it was a hemorrhoid.
Some bleeding, thought I had a hemmoroid.
thought I had a bleeding hemoroid, had a test through the government, told me I was fine, pushed for a colonoscopy, here I am now!
Thought I had hemarhoids. Rectal pain and bleeding.
Thought it was hemorrhoids, started small and kept getting bigger, tried the herbal and otc stuff, still kept getting bigger, very little bleeding, pain as it got bigger. When i finally seen the doc (4/15/11) She said right off 'this not a hemroid'. She did a biopsy.
Thought it was hemroids...tried RX cream/suppositories, even something called rectal rocket
Three days of fresh dark blood
trouble going to the bathroom, blood, pressure. difficulty when sitting, uncomfortable.
Very occasional Bleeding...thought was hemmorrhold.
Weight loss, abdominal discomfort, dark stools, had what he thought was a hemoroid.
What is NED? Anal Tumor mid to extreme pain, fatique, losing memory, focus, energy. I still work two days ( graveyard shift at a Senior Living Resort in Dana Point. ( Watermark / Sunrise )
Without giving TMI lets just say being gay you can tend to "find" these things...lol!

Bile Duct Cancer Symptoms:

none
Severe Itching over whole body. No Rash. Jaundice.
Vomiting, vomiting bile, severe scratching (itching), high liver enzymes (bilirubin), nausea, abdominal pains, lower back pains, yellowing of skin, yellow eyes, fatigue, bile duct obstruction, brown urine, white stool, belching, anemia, lethargic

Bladder Cancer Symptoms:

I began passing blood in my urine. That'll scare the daylights outta ya.
My husband had blood in his urine. No pain at all No pain for the kidney cancer either.
Visible bright red blood in urine. No pain at first.

Bones and Joints Cancer Symptoms:

Aches in the knee and swelling
Back pain
I had pain in my hip during my second sons pregnancy, it never went away and by the time I had time to think about myself I was pregnant again. I lost this one 14 weeks in. My doctor the whole time was telling me my son caused my sacrum to turn he could feel it no x rays nessasary! I believed him until finally I wanted to die so bad. But my babies who would love then as much as I do! I made it to a different clinic begged and cried to a PA. Of course he said. I laid on the xray table when I heard him swear and call me in. Half my hip was gone. A tumor the size of a football took its place. The tumor was what my doctor was feeling not my sacrum. Thats when my whirl wind began.

Brain Cancer Symptoms:

Severe Headache, personality, vision, coordination changes
6mths prior to dx - headaches, overly tired 4mths prior- severe migranes, exhausted, sleeping alot, dizziness day of dx - dizzy, seizure while driving our car driving to work, totalled it, CT scan showed a mass, MRI showed tumor
grand mal seizure
Had 1 Seizure. MRI found BT, after surgery put on 1000mg of Keppra daily for cheap insurance.
headache, blurring vision, fatigue
Headache, Lack of Appetite, Weakness, Poor Balance, Migraine, Dehydration, Constipation
Headached Nausia Dizzyness ect. UK
headaches
headaches
headaches, dizziness
headaches, dizziness, slow thought process, collapsed
headaches, short term memories, long term memories, hand-eye coordination, seizures.... that all I can thank of but I do have memory problems. HAHAHA Nope, not now!!! I can can barely use right leg or arm. This happened from the beginning of Oct to the end. I'm not sure what is next.
Headaches, suddenly forgetting where they are, simple math calculations are hard, dragging of the left foot and inability to turn to the left
headaches, tired, forgetful, stopped texting, making mistakes with numbers at work, anger
I had Seizure symptoms which led to further testing and discovery of my Brain Tumour.
It began with high blood pressure 210/120 and facial numbing (which we found out were seizures)
Jenna had flu like symptoms and was being treated by her pedi for that. I took her to the dr 3 different times and each time she said its viral.
loss of word finding, flat affect, fatigue
Lost 40lbs, constant vomiting,major headaches, seizures.
Major seizure led to discover and diagnosis, no other symptoms otherwise.
Mom-horrible personality changes, weak, unstable gait, headaches Dad-nausea, headaches, early dementia onset
My Mom has had several symptoms from both radiation and chemo. She did not lose her hair entirely, but it's very thin. She's always exhausted, her appetite has gone down greatly, nothing tastes good. Her sense of smell is hightened, her balance is off. She's always forgetting things we just told her, she cannot seem to keep her attention on anything.
Nausea,memory loss, vision problems, ringing in ear, headaches, numbness in arm, weak and fatigue
None
NONE! Mom had been treated for severe back pain for years. No one could really find anything wrong until we saw this particular neurosurgeon that "starts at the top." She had started dragging her left foot a little and cried a lot, but she said it was because she was in so much back pain and no one could do anything to help her.
occassional headaches, ringing in left ear
Pain, cunfusion, difficulty with speech, seizures, nausea
Progressive neurological failure of fine motor coordination in left hand. Headaches. Dizzyness. Slurred speech.
right side of my body is numb
seizure
Seizure, Vomiting, Full Body Pain, Double Vision
Seizures
Seizures in left arm and left leg, headaches
seizures, MRI showed grey mass on brain
Seizures,balance,no driving,no control over my life, and life is just not the same!
Terrible headaces and sick to my stomach.
Throbbing headeache that started in March and got much worse.
Tingling in his left ear.
Woke up with a headache one day.

Breast Cancer Symptoms:

Dull ache in center of breast which radiated out around the shoulder and back area. For over 6 years docs said not to worry, as mammograms were all normal and AOK. I switched docs, had another normal mammogram, but he ordered an ultrasound for me, which showed suspicious results...which turned out to be Stage 3A Invasive Lobular cancer....just one week after a normal mammogram!
Found by Mammogram. Left Breast this time.
1st time- I felt a small lump when I laid down to go to sleep- 2nd time- fluid built up in my chest, lund had collapsed- couldn't breath. It go progressively worse over about 2-3 weeks. Felt a heaviness on my chest when I bent over, and struggled to climb stairs.
? Eights years with fatigue.
A full feeling in my left breast; found a lump; felt like there was something under my arm, like I was carrying a newspaper.
A large mass in right breast found during self-exam. Swelling, itching, and pain in breast. The mass continued to grow, and right breast become enlarged to almost double the size in two-month period. CT Scan later found out that the mass was about 5cm x 4cm x 2cm. I was finally diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
A large mass in right breast found during self-exam. Swelling, itching, and pain in breast
A large mass up under my right arm
A lump that was there one day and gone the next.
Absolutely no medical symptoms. I was not sick or tired, I had no physical discomfort. But I did feel a small lump -left breast, but it would disappear a week after my period. So I thought nothing of it.
ACHES IN MUSCLES AND JOINTS, MOUTH & GUM SORES, DRY SKIN, HAIR LOSS
Aching and hardening in my breast. I can see the tumor growing and pushing my breast aside.
All I had was a lump.
Anger. Fear. Loss of control.
Annual mammogram at 49. Not 50.
annual mammogram~at age 40 (1st) found! Not until next mammogram at age 43 detected though I'd had physical exams annually!
As I picked up my daughter after eating I thought she transferred food and left it on my chest so I placed her in the livingroom and tried to dust it off, but I shortly realize it wasn't food transfer...there was a lump in my breast.
Back pain, found the lump in a mammo. I never would have found it myself.
Back pain, weight gain, exhaustion
Bloody nipple discharge from one breast only. Tenderness with (initially) no palpable or detectable (except by MRI) tumor.
Breast cancer no symstoms Kindey cancer no symstoms Thyroid cancer lost weight and a lump
breast lump, tiredness
Breast: Found lump in right breast--Doc couldn't feel it but was caught on Ultrasound. Some discomfort on right breast. Cervical:Lower back pain and discharge
Burning pain in my left breast that shot through my underarm area and down my arm.
Cancer cells grew (for 2 years) under a mass (lump) we've been "watching" for a decade. No matter how cancer is found it will piss you off, make you feel neglectful and resentful of the medical community. Cancer happens - let it go and live large for the rest of your life.
Cancer did Not Show up on Mammagram for five years. I found the mass in September after using my arms a lot to pick up my AVA BABY Granddaughter. Thought I had a new muscle. Went to the Dr. anyway. It was Cancer.
Constant pain in my chest. Lumps make tightening in my chest. EXTREME neuropathy. We all know about hair and what chemo does.
Did not really have any. Just some lumps in the opposite breast from where the cancer started. Right side was the one that was affected the most.
Dimple in skin, lump, hard spot in breast
Dimple in left breast,thickening of tissue. No real "lump" was ever found.
Fatigue, Bone and Muscle Spasms, Abdominal pain, Black outs,. and severe night
Feeling of fullness in breast.
Feeling sometimes bitchy I put that down to arimidex. I hate the revisiting of menopause, night sweats, etc. Sometimes I just feel tired and can't keep up. UPDATE AUG/08. Not as tired anymore, but the rest is the same.
Felt painful lump in left breast while showering.
Felt a lump about 2 weeks before mammogram, but dismissed it because it felt just like the right breast. Scheduled mammogram next day, because it was time for my yearly physical and I knew this would be necessary. No other symptoms.
Felt a lump in my breast that hadn't been there before.
Felt a lump.
Found 2cm lump in my right breast while apply lotion in June 2008...had clean bill from Mommogram in Dec 2007 this was missed due to dense breast tissue...I highly recomend self exams and MRI's...because this still did not show in a mammogram after it was found
Found a lump
Found a lump in breast. Bone pain
Found a lump in my left breast.
Found a lump on upper left breast
Found a lump while showering that I could no longer deny on 10.16.10. Mammo on 10.25.10 indicated I needed biopsy. Core-needle biopsy at The Rose on 11.16.10, diagnosed 11.18.10. First appointment at MD Anderson 12.21.10. Only symptom of cancer other than the lump was fatigue I couldn't shake.
found a small lump 2 weeks after I stopped breastfeeding, thought it was a clogged duct, went through 2 rounds of antibiotics and when they didn't work, I was referred to the Breast Center in my area.
Found a small lump in right breast by accident while showering.
Found in annual mammogram
Found lump in left breast Jan. 17, 2011. Went to my dr. and was sent to hospital for a mammogram. They also did an ultrasound.Was told I needed to see a cancer dr. Saw her on Feb.2nd,2011. She scheduled a needle core biopsy for 2/9/11. Pathology came back as highly invasvie cancer in left breast and 2 lymph nodes under arm. Was then sent for a P.E.T. scan and full body scan to make sure it was not anywhere else.
Found lump in right breast.
Found mass in my left breast
Found small lump in shower which was sore. That was it....
found the lump in my right breast in 6/2010.
Found the lump while doing regular self exam 4 months after a mammogram was reportedly clear
Gastric.
had a lump hard right breast
Had intraductal papillomas removed from right breast...suffering from 2 more surgeries due to staph infection in less than 2 weeks of the first surgery. I feel due to this surgery & the staph that this breast was weakened. Three years later I notice a terrible hard lump on the incision site. Nothing else until CT scan was done. Nothing felt during breast exam by my OB/GYN or myself other than the hard lump. Nothing showed up on mammo or magnified mammo. Tumors visible on ultrasound. Left breast was full of them & the largest one was growing straight back from the nipple area towards the back of my body (doctor stated it was "in hiding.")
had some aches and pains in lower back.
haven't been diagnosed. but worried about symptoms. lump in right breast with partial nipple inversion and needle prick sensations
hives trouble breathing coughing
I actually didn't have any symptoms other than slight tenderness in my breast, which was identical to the kind I got days before my period. I did have a cyst on my breast (a clogged milk duct), but I had it for decades and pretty much didn't pay attention to it until it started to bother me during the fall of 2007. It was getting bigger, periodically caused sharp (but slight) twinges of pain, and seemed to be coming to a head. Trying to open it by myself was tough, as it was very clogged. One night however, and somewhat ironically, my husband must have intuited something was wrong when he ran upstairs to our bedroom (I was in bed) and insisted that he drain it. I thought he was out of his mind and didn't want him to do it, but he insisted that he should for reasons I didn’t know at the time. When he broke it, copious amounts of this foul and fetid fluid drained out of the duct and the cyst disappeared. Months later, after my diagnosis and lumpectomy, the surgeon told us that my husband may have saved my life, as the cancer would have spread if the clogged duct grew larger and wasn’t drained.
I am very very lucky - I am basically asymptomatic even as bad as my cancer is. The chemo is where I get my side effects and I really cannot complain much about that - yet.
I discovered a small lump on my right breast one night lying on the sofa watching Tv.
I felt a lump about the size of a grape on my right breast. Just after I had my baby of 8 months old.
I felt a lump by accident and brought it to the attention of my Gynecologist. Initially I was told that I was too young...but, obviously, he was wrong. It took 5 months to be diagnosed!
I felt a lump in the shower and I was concerned and had it checked out. Turns out it was positive for breast cancer
I found a large lump while showering.
I found a lump during a routine self exam.
I found a lump during a self exam.
I found a lump in my breast. It was hard and big
I found a lump in my left breast while putting on my bra that snaps in the front. I don't think I would of found this if it wasn't for the placement of it being so close to the edge of my breast and close to the snap. I also would feel a tingling sensation in the area every now and then, sometimes it would itch a little.
I found a lump in my left breast, had mastitis for years & had no insurance, so let it go. But it got too big. Went to doctor.
I found a lump in my right breast during a self-breast exam.
I found a lump in my right breast just a few weekks after my mammogram.
I found a lump myself one month after having my mammogram done.
I found a lump on L breast after a shower, I had some discomfort under my arm, and thought it was from my deodorant.
I found a pea size lump around Thanksgiving of 2007. No symptoms at all.
I found a pea size lump that hurt!
I found lump in my breast by a self-exam.
I found lump in shower; had acute pain there; mammo didn't show; ultrasound did.
I had a lump in my right breast
I had a lump that grew, nothing else was wrong
I had a small lump right under my skin and when I went to the doctor for my annual exam she found another one deeper and larger. When I went in for the biopsy they found two more spots. I never really had symptoms that I recognized as symptoms at least but just found the lumps.
I had no symptoms of cancer. I went in for a complete physical and she sent me for a mammogram
I had no symptoms, just a small little lump on my right breast.
I had NO symptoms. Breast cancer runs in my family (Mom's side) and so I had been getting mammograms since my 20's. The tumor was little and could not be felt by me, nor seen on an ultrasound. I probably would not be here had I not gotten a mammogram.
I had none
I had none other than a hard lump. I always get lumps. This one was harder than usual.
I had none, no one even felt a lump! Just went to my yearly exam and was asked to do a baseline mammogram and BAM!......Here we are!
i had spontaneous discharge for a number of years. my gyno kept telling me it was nothing and the more i played with it, the more it would leak out. i was sent for mammograms year after year, but nothing was detected. then after about three years, i was given an ultrasound and it showed that I had four tumors. The biggest was 1 cm and that's how they determined that it was stage 1.
I have had no symptoms. My diagnosis was from a yearly mammogram.
I loose weight
I only had a drop of blood on my husbands tee shirt
I pulled a muscle (picking up pumpkins on our farm) in my low front shoulder area and had radiating chest pain from it and my high blood pressure. My tore muscle hurt more and more and got harder into the top of my breast. showed doc got mamo and walla it was not a muscle ding dong I have CANCER and it hurts My Boxer knew the hole time, he has clung to me since Aug.
I really didn't have any,other than being tired.
I really had no symptoms that I noticed. I accidentally found the first lump in 1994 myself. The second one in 2005 was detected during my annual mammogram. I would never have found this one because it was in the center of the breast at the back wall.
I was one of the few with pain before my diagnoses. Pain in my breast would take my breath away.
I was rather quite fortunate; I did not experience any true symptoms.
In 2007 I had a persistent cough (thought it was allergies); Felt tired (thought it was from working shifts) & some back pain (thought it was old age)and it turned out to be pleural effusion. First time, I discovered a lump in my breast in 2000.
In September of this year, I felt a large lump in my left breast. I had an appt for my mammogram...it was postponed a week so that I could get a prescription for a Diagnostic and Screening with ultrasound. The mammogram did not show the lump, however, the ultrasound did. I was scheduled for a core biopsy 3 days later, and 2 days after that I had my diagnosis.
Increased hot flashes, breast enlargement, breast area warm to touch. Also--strange rash developed around groin about two months prior to diagnoses and breasts were also itchy.
Just a small bruise
Large mass in right breast
Lots of itching in my breast, but was never really sore or painfull.
lumb in my breast
lump shooting zap of pain through nipple
Lump
Lump
lump
lump
lump
Lump and hardening of breast. I also noticed my body odor was changing and my doctor thought I was nuts. Look who was right, doc...and you were going to appease me with a mammogram.
Lump and indention at breast site
lump felt in breast and armpit - diagnosed 8 months after i pointed it out to Dr. - looking back, i hadn't felt "good" in several months - felt like i had a low grade fever and flu like symptoms for months. Wondering now if it was my lymphatic system trying to fight off the tumor cells all those months.
Lump found at annual physical, mammogram negative (did not show up on mammo), ultrasound was considered benign (just watch). I saw a surgeon who again assumed 90% chance this is benign, but we can biopsy. My instincts and medical background were telling me to get a biopsy, so the next day after biopsy - I got the call that it was cancer.
Lump I could feel and nipple retraction. Had mammo and ultrasound and the doc said "a fluid filled cyst, nothing to worry about" Thank God I worried, because he couldn't have been more wrong... The ultrasound missed a 3.2 x 3.7 cm tumor- YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING!
lump in breast and back pain
Lump in breast.
Lump in breast.
Lump in left breast, dimpling of skin!...and pain in right hip.
lump in my breasts
lump self discovered
Lump that grew very fast. Very tired.
lump under arm sent me for my 1st mammogram at age 52. DCIS was found at stage zero. (The lump is still there...it's fat) Endometrial cancer diagnosed 1 year later from constant spotting that was daily from Easter weekend until biopsy on Aug.2
Lumps (multifocal), itching, bee-sting like pains during PMS.
Major back/rib pain. Had to have 5 separate Toradol shots to alleviate the pain. Nothing showed up on x-rays. Found the cancer with a CT scan almost a year after the symptoms started.
Mammagram detected mass deep in breast. No symptoms.
Mammogram caught at Stage O both times.
My first sign was extreme pain to my right breast. It felt like someone punching me over and over.
My history started with a routine mammogram March 3, 2010. Showing presence of abnormal calcifications. I underwent stereotactic biopsy of these calcifications showing presense of high-grade DCIS. Subsequently, I have undergone bilateral mastectomy with left breast being prophylactic on March 30, 2010 with immediate reconstruction. The pathology and the mastectomy showed at 1.5-mm, invasive, component, grade 3. Invasive carsinoma in the setting of DCIS. ER/PR+ at 90 and 90% respectively. HER-2/neu is 3+ I am BRCA1 and BRCA2 negative for this mutation. Removed 5 lymph nodes, they were all negative.
NO signs or symptoms, no lumps, risk factors or family history. Found on routine mammogram
No symptoms!
No symptoms, found during a routine mammogram.
No symptoms, found in repeat mammogram.
No symptoms, found on mammogram
No symptoms, went to have my first mammogram exam and found a tumor.
No symptoms. Just went in for a regular mammogram and small calcifictions showed up. Received a letter in the mail for follow-up. Followed up with second mammogram and still unsure. Then did stereotactic biopsy and stage 0 confirmed.
No Symptoms. I would have never known had it not been for my annual Mammogram.
No symptons. Routine mammogram (which was delayed for several years [shame, shame on me!]).
No symtoms, went for a routine mamogram and ultrasound. Large mass found, biopsy showed tumor to be cancerous.
no symtoms; tumor was found during a routine mammagram
Non, sore shoulder, have later found family history of breast and ovarian cancer plus others. Hysterectomy and removal of other breast being done to cut further risks.
None
None
none
none
none
None
none
None
None
none
None
None - 1st mamogram showed nothing but calcifications; 2nd mamogram showed nothing; ultrasound showed tumor. Needle core biopsy confirmed invasive ductal carcinoma. 1/10/11 advised I have breast cancer. The journey begins.
None - found on MRI from high risk screening; family history of breast cancer - do not carry BRCA 1 or 2 - geneticists are interested in my family
none - found via mammogram
None - my cancer was discovered by my plastic surgeon who was changing old breast implants
none -big lump
None before diagnosis other than lump found by doctor on routine annual physical.
none found on mammogram
none found on routine mamo
None found out I had this from a yearly Mamogram
None just found the lump on August 14, 2008
None just lump on my right breast.
None really....
None to date.
None yet, chemo to come
None! Routine Mammogram found suspicious markings.
NONE, HAD A MOMOGRAM AND IT WAS FOUND
None, had an annual mammogram.
None, I found a lump on my right breast
None, other than my physician found a lump during a yearly physical.
None, went for my annual mamo and they said I had to have an ultra sound done because of this abnormal reading.
none,i found the lump myself
None.
None. Detected in a routine mammogram.
None. Found on 40 yo Mammogram, microcalcifications close to chest wall.
None. Found via yearly mammogram.
None. Had a routine mammogram as I do every year and they found something. Came back 1 week later for a biopsy that confirmed my worse fear.
None. Tumor found during routine mammogram
None. Absolutely nothing. I work a 60 hour work week and thought fatigue was inherent to the job.
None. Detected on a routine mammogram.
None. I found my evil lump while showering, and even after I and my doc could feel it, the mammogram was "clear." It was then seen on ultrasound and MRI. NO family history. Genetic tests (BRCA 1 & 2) negative. During routine scans after breast cancer dx, a mass was found in my head. Turns out in addition to the bc, I have a benign meningioma - a brain tumor. My neurologist tells me these grow slowly and we can zap it with rads later, so I'll deal with that after I finish chemo and radiation for the breast cancer.
None. The lump was found on the mammogram and the surgeon said she wouldn't have been able to feel the lump if the biopsy hadn't enlarged it.
None...found my lump myself.
None...found with regular mammogram
none..found during my self exam.
None/Found my lump while doing a self breast exam.
Nothing other than a annoying lump.
Obvious lump in breast.
occaisional sharp pains(in right breast). throbbing-from rt.shoulder to my fingertips.Gradual increase in size of lump while forming an indentation.
only pain post surgery
Originally, a lump in my right breast, then a lump in my left breast, then trouble breathing and now bone pain
pain from site, open cavity that bleeds and releases other not so pleasant things,weak
Pain in breast, unexplained weight loss
Pain in breast. Then found lump. Mammogram did not see the large lump.
pain in lungs and sternum where cancer ate a hole through it, exhausted
Pain in spots where lesions develop, fatigue, significant drop in hemoglobin.
Pain in the breast, which I ignored. I was also very sick. Later I did a rare self-exam and discovered a lump. The rest is history.
Pain in the right arm
Pain like I cannot describe on the left side of my ribs and spine.
Palpable lump & drainage from nipple.
Palpable lump in right breast
palpable lump, nipple discharge
pleural effusion
polymyalgia in my upper arm got me to go to the doctor. he told me it was time for a physical and mamogram. the mamogram found a small spot that then had a needle biopsy.
really weird looking breast, back pains.
RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG METS. CHEST PAIN
recurrence of breast cancer now mets sm. tumor in liver
Right breast always hurt--someone told me that cancer doesn't hurt so I didn't think I had anything to worry about. WRONG
Right breast swelled almost twice the size- no pain or redness.
Self-discovered lump. Lots of migraines prior
Sharp pain across my right breast like a streak of lighting.
Shooting pains in my left breast.
Showed up on my ultrasound at my yearly checkup
Site pain, feeling like a slug.
Sizeable lump in right breast 6 months after taking the hormone pill Estradiol. (Small dosage)
small pea-like knot in breast, VERY close to surface, a doctor once told me it was a clogged pore!
Swollen lymph nodes under right armpit. No pain in breast.
Tenderness in right breast. Lump in right breast.
The first time in August of 2008 was only found due to my mamogram. This time my breast became inflamed, swollen, red. Very painful.
The only symptom I have had is what has shown up on the mammograms. The only other possible symptom is fatigue. I have always been a person who tires easy ... but that is such a gradual thing that I don't know that I really noticed it.
through most of 2008 excruciating pain in my spine
Tumor, yuck!
very tired , scared
Visited GP with underarm symptoms, pain itching and discomfort. All symptoms were dismissed as trivial I was told to take a pain killer if the pain kept me awake at night! Luckily I was called for a routine mammograph in August 08 and that's when the fun began
Was just goofing off before bed one day and thought I felt a lump ... went to the doctor, he didn't feel anything either but thankfully scheduled an ultrasound...
Weary- that's all.
When I did a self breast exam I felt a lump and pain in my left breast and I know at that very moment something is wrong so I decided to go to the hospital and see the doctor.
While removing my clothes for bed I looked into the mirror and was shocked to notice that one side of my breast was larger than the other, fell to the inside, and felt like it had something in it. It made me think of the patients who came in with breast implants, since thatâ€™s what it felt like. A few months earlier I had noticed several times that my breasts seemed to be hot to the touch and I wondered if I had an infection.
Woke in the middle of the night coughing up blood! That is never a good thing!

Cancer of the Esophagus Symptoms:

Difficult swallowing and am on liquid diet. No real pain as yet.
difficulty swallowing severe abdominal pain on recurrence
Difficulty swallowing, long-term heartburn.
I never had a symptom I just have great doctors that pay attention to me.
The classic difficulty swallowing. Sporadic and usually only once per meal when at all. So it was easy to brush off as age and eating too fast.
Throwing up blood. Diagnosed in Emergency Room last Spring (07)
Trouble swallowing. Heartburn.

Cancer of the Larynx Symptoms:

lost my voice
Small nodule below left ear with pain in ear

Cervical Cancer Symptoms:

4 cm large polyp on my cervix (one in a million are cancerous) 4 cm tumor on cervix as well. I've never had an abnormal pap and my cancer was not HPV Bleeding discharge, pain during intercourse. Doctor said it was because I was nursing my baby and my hormones were off.
abnormal bleeding between periods (bled for 3 days following pelvic exam), some pelvic pain. I instinctively knew something was wrong
Abnormal bleeding,light headedness,night sweats
abnormal bleeding. Discharge.
Abnormal bleeding/ spotting, bleeding after sex, excessive amount of discharge
Bleeding after intercourse, prolonged periods, fatigue
Bleeding after sex and a watery discharge.My periods became constant, however I had absolutely NO pain.....thought it was menopause.Imagine that......
Bleeding and constant discharge. cramping pain in pelvic area with discomfort down the front of left thigh
bleeding in between periods, bleeding during intercourse
bleeding in between periods. dull lower back ache. bleeding during intercourse my right leg larger than left..fatigue..just KNEW something was off..lathargic....
cramping, fatigue, discharge
Extreme Pain in the rectal and vaginal area.
fatigue only. not anothery single symptom. I am the posterchild now for getting a yearly ob/gyn exam as that is how they found this cancer.
Fatigue, bleeding with sex and pelvic exams, body aching, pelvic pain, Cycle that won't go away,loss 10 pounds in one month,loss of appetite,depression, severe anemia, hypotension (low blood pressure)
fatigue, irritable, cramps
Fatigue, Weight loss, Irregular Bleeding (that Mom thought was Menopausal bleeding), Foul Vaginal Odor, Occasional lower back pain
first i thought i was just having irregular periods, then it progressively got worse. The hemorrhaging is absolutely horrible at this point. Have had hip and pelvic bone pain for a few months now. numbness and tingling in my toes. bladder pain.
Gastrointestinal distress, low back pain, pain with intercourse, bleeding with intercourse, irregular periods.
Had irregular bleeding between periods for about 2 months, bleeding was sometimes heavy w/clots, felt pressure in pelvic area, lil' bit of cramping
Heavy bleeding and clotting between periods, pelvic pain, leg pain, abnormal pap
heavy bleeding during and after intercourse
Heavy irregular bleeding, bleeding during intercourse, cramping, problems with digestion, urination & poohing. Back pain at times ~ burning sensation in abdomine.
Heavy menstrual bleeding, lower back and abdominal pain.
hemmoraging and passing blood clots. She also told us that she wasn't feeling well in general for a couple months before diagnosis...she thought it was stress due to just graduating and trying to find her dream job right away. PAIN with a capital P. Aimee was in pain daily and no matter the perscription cocktail, the Big C found a way to make it hurt everyday.
Hopefully not cancer, but just nasties: pain, bad bleeding, nasty cells
I didn't ever have any symptoms. It was found during my physical with my doctor.
I had an extreme amount of a watery clear discharge at first. Doc gave me antbiotics. It later turned nto passing blood clots and bleeding between periods. Later came a foul smelling brownish watery discharge that soaked through pads. This went on for one year undiagnosd. Doc kept giving me antibiotics. Finally i went to a specialist who found it within 10 minutes.
I had bleeding during sex, and spotting, which was not normal because I had an IUD. I also had some pain and a milky discharge. I realize something was wrong when I had to wear a pad everyday because of the discharge.
I had spotting at first, which I ignored, until bleeding was heavier, especially during sex, I also started gaining weight..when I was always little. I always thought you lose weight when sick, the weight didnt start falling off until chemo came into the picture
I started having symptoms in Feb. 08'. I had severe vaginal bleeding. I filled a plastic cup up with smal blood clots in a matter of 30 minutes. I would wake up soaked in blood. I was taken to the ER multiple times and bled blood clots the size of golf balls. This continued through my diagnosis in June. I had 3 different doctors tell me that it was just low estrogen and progesterone and put me on birth control. I also had severe pelvic pain
Irregular bleeding after intercourse. Onset very quickly (so it seems). No other symptoms, no abnormal PAPs, tested negative for HPV in January 2008. It was not until my doctor could actually see and biopsy a mass that we knew there was a problem.
irregular periods,my right leg swelled
My left leg swelled to twice the size of my right. My periods had been irregular but I thought it was menapause.
My original diagnosis was in September of 2008. My only real symptom was light vagianl bleeding after intercourse, thankfully I never missed a yearly exam.
NO symptoms
No Symptoms yet. I was told I have Pre-Cancerous Cells on my Cervix. The internet can't give me the answers I need so I am looking for answers where I can.
NONE
None initially-she has cramps she thought were part of Perimenopause
none whatsoever....
NONE!
None, didn't find out until I had an abnormal pap in 2008.
None. I went in for pain in my lower intestines which they started to do testing for. The doctor I was sent to asked when my last pap was. I told her it had been 8+ years. She gave me one and I was told about the cancer 3 weeks later.
None. I had a normal PAP in February 2008 and an abnormal one in February 2009. Thats when everything began...
None. I had a normal pap smear up until Feb 2009. It came back abnormal, but I did not find out until May.
Other meds im on is Zanax, Prilosac, Roxicet if needed, Motin 800mg, Birth control and Zofan. I also get nebulsta every 21 days. I also take vitamens :)
Pain
pain (tummy) weight loss swelling nasuea vomiting
Pain, fatigue. The pain is not always there, but lately it has been more constant. Sometimes it's mild, sometimes it's just plain throbbing pain. Another reason not to have cancer added in my life's favorite to-do-things list =P
Pain, Vomiting, hair loss,
Painful heavy periods. Period disappeared for 2 years then came back.I always just thought it came back when my daughter 1st started hers. I had been through a rough break up and put it down to stress when they stopped.
Pap came back abnormal after my daughter was born
Pelvic pain
Post-coital bleeding at times for about 9-10 months
right side pain under ribs and radiating around to back, right leg pain, excessive and constant vaginal bleeding with clots, anemia, fatigue, decreased cognition, irritability, pain and bleeding with intercourse, pelvic pain after orgasm, acne
She bled in between periods and quite a lot. Dr's laughed and said she was just getting older. She pushed the issue and got a second opinion. She was diagnosed fall of 2008.
slight bleeding after sex and during BM's
some pain during urination 2 months prior and some thigh pain other than that NONE!!
spotting & bleeding after intercourse post menopausal fatigue & low back pain
spotting after sex and a couple of bacterial infections. Normal pap less that a year before diagnosis.
spotting between periods and after intercourse, very heavy periods with massive cramping, but always had that so didn't think anything of it
Stringy blood for about the last year. Always bleeding even after my period. Cramps hurt more the last 6 months. Very heavy flow with big clots.
Swollen right leg.
ugg prefer to forget, post coital bleeding. bf told my to go to a doctor for months but i thought it was from getting older... the reoccurance felt like very subtle fireworks of pain in my pelvis that slowly increased until i had pelvic and back pain continuously. i hoped the pains were pychosomatic. no such luck.
vaginal bleeding after sex, a period that didn't stop in March
vague pain lower left abdomen.
Was constantly tired and apathetic. No energy or will to do much of anything. Vaginal bleeding commencing about 5 years after menopause escalated to severe hemoraging one weekend.
watery discharge that progressed to mucus/blood discharge, bleeding after sex, pelvic cramps all of the time

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Symptoms:

tired, tired, tired....random bruises all over my body; cramps in my legs at night; horrible "whirring" sound in my head which I later found out was due to anemia...it's called pulsating tinnitus for anyone interested; irritable; craved sweets.

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Symptoms:

Blurred vision, tired, swollen spleen.
Fatigue, bone pain, hemmorage, nausea, diahrrea.
I am tired, my bones hurt and I feel sick often
Low grade fevers, fatigue, extreme headaches, anemia, bone pain

Colon and Rectal Cancer Symptoms:

Sister's (colon): abdominal pain, blood in stool, gasy feeling M-i-l: Shortness of breath that brought her to ER. Turned out t be fluid on lungs that tested positive for cancer cells. Further testing revealed primary site was ovaries.
1) Suddenly feel acute constipation. 2) Narrowing the stool like rectangle (Tape) shape. 3) Smell in Stool & Fart like Putrid Sewer 4) Some time slightly blood found in the stool. 5) Feel sensation that bowl is not empty after going the toilet. 6) Mucus, Pus type, something like onion skin / net found in the stool. 7) Pain in Piles & Anus 8) Continuous feeling that I need to have bowl which does not resolve after passing stool. 9) Heaviness in abdomen. 10) Weakness, Fatigue & Tenderness 11) Loss of weight from 75 kgs to 60 kgs in 2 months 12) Feeling dryness in throat needs drinking water at all times. 13) Slightly pain in back. 14) Loss of appetite. 15) Too many embezzles in the day.
1)Suddenly feel acute constipation. 2)Narrowing the stool like rectangle (Tape) shape. 3)Smell in Stool & Fart like Putrid Sewer 4)Some time slightly blood found in the stool. 5)Feel sensation that bowl is not empty after going the toilet. 6)Mucus, Pus type, something like onion skin / net found in the stool. 7)Pain in Piles & Anus 8)Continuous feeling that I need to have bowl which does not resolve after passing stool. 9)Heaviness in abdomen. 10)Weakness, Fatigue & Tenderness 11)Loss of weight from 75 kgs to 60 kgs in 2 months 12)Feeling dryness in throat needs drinking water at all times. 13)Slightly pain in back. 14)Loss of appetite. 15)Too many embezzles in the day.
50 pound weight loss in 30 days.
abdominal and lower back pain, blood in stool, constipation
abdominal bloating and constipation with some loose stool. PAIN. I was told that I had irritable bowel syndrom for 10 years even by a GI specialist. no test ever done. 2 years before my diagnosis I was in the emergency room for pain and had a ct scan. I was told that nothing was wrong. After I was diagnosed I got a copy of my ER ct scan that showed my bowels were dilated and liver masses
abdominal pain, fatique
abdominal pain,bloating,diarhea,constipation I WAS TOLD OVER A 10 YEAR PERIOD THAT I HAD IRRITABLE BOWEL WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TEST PREFORMED. THEY JUST TOOK A LIST OF SYMPTOMS AND GAVE ME THIS DIAGNOSIS.Not until I was vomiting up feces did they look for cancer.
alternating bouts of constipation & diarrhea
animic--I also have lupus and this was found on a routine blood test. I had no other symtoms. Had I got a colonoscopy one year earlier at age 50, I probably would not have got cancer. Please have a colonoscopy at least by age 50! Earlier if there is a family history or if you have symtoms.
Ascites, stomach cramps and changes in bowels.
at the beginning, just abdominal pain, nothing else. Took 2 years to diagnose.
Bad abdominal pain, 4 weeks before he had relief.. They thought it was a gallbladder attack that lasted too long He turned yellow, ER Dr. thought it was hepatitis, turned out every Lymph node full of cancer, had to have a biliary drain placed through the left side of abdominal cavity through the liver to reduce the bile that had overtaken the body.
Bart had indegestion. Brian & Bruce had none.
Bleeding and constipation.
bleeding separate from feces.
Bleeding, bloating, narrow stools, diarrhea, fatigue
bleeding, constipation, pain on left side. IBS for 4 years
bleeding, pressure, pain when going, change in shape and laced with blood
Bloated, blood in stool, bleeding from rectum.
Blood in my stool for about two weeks. No pain or any other symptoms.
Blood in my stool, increasing to passing blood clots in place of stool.
Blood in stool
Blood in stool
Blood in stool (in previous years) Irregular movements, nausea, and loss of appetite (all not present until 3 months prior to diagnosis)
Blood in stool and loose stool
Blood in stool and sudden weight loss
Blood in stool, chunky looking fleshy pieces in stool. Thin stools, bad gas. Look at your stool. If something looks odd tell your doctor. Know your family history. Don't put if off check up or ignore signs. I was diagnosed state four right off because I ignored it. Look after your body, it is the only one you have!
Blood in stool, pencil thin stools, rectal pressure - feeling as if not completely eliminated, lower pelvic area tenderness, tired, occasional rectal itching, cramping/and occasion lower abdominal pain.
Blood in stool, weight loss, tiredness/low energy level
blood in stool.incomplete bowel movements.pain.
Blood in stools
Blood in stools, lower pain on left side
Blood in stools,Mucus, Passing Blood clots,racing heart,feeling dizzy.
Blood in the stool
Blood in the stool and pain in the anal area. The tumour is very close to the anus and before radiation used to partially impede bowel movements.
blood on the stool and rectal pain
Blood, pain
Blood/Mucus in Stools, Extreme Fatigue, Abdominal Bloating, Thin stools/ Gas/ Pain
bloody defacation, pain at the tailbone and really bad vapors.
Bloody Stool
Bloody Stool, Constipation, Thin Stool Gas and Bloating, Unexplained Weight Loss and the most painful of all was the Nausea and Vomiting.
Bloody stool, stomach bloat, stomach pain
Bouts of uncontrollable diarrhea, Bleeding thought to be from Hemmorhoids, Cramping, weight loss of 35#'s in four months, Tiredness,
Bowel blockage, made my husbadn violently ill. Went to the ER and they sent him home the first time with suppositories to help end the blockage. Next time to the ER they did exploratory surgery and found the tumor. And so the rest of our ride follows.
Bowel pressure and one time bleeding. Colonoscopy ordered due to family history.
Change in bowel habits. Severe anemia (fatigue, rapid heart beat, etc.)
change in bowels little bit of blood
change in bowels, minor bright red blood in stool,indigestion
Change of bowel habits, bleeding, bloating, tiredness. Diagnosed as IBS!
Changes in digestive system caused me to see my doctor. Thank God!!
changes in stool, bleeding.
Colon cancer: bowel discomfort and bloatedness for some weeks, sudden sharp pain at one point. Smaller/thinner stool, darker in colour. Spinal cancer: compression of the tumour on the nerve causing great soreness and pain on arms and hand. Section C7 reflects the left hand, while section T2 reflects more or less the right hand. The soreness and pains can get so bad that you cannot move your arms. Prolonged compression on the nerves can damage the nerve permanently, and if the tumour eats away the bone, the spine may collapse and result in complete paralysis...
Constant pressure in upper right side by rib, constipation, extreme fatigue, blood in stool, weight gain(interesting since most people lose weight).
constipation
constipation, loose stool, abdominal pains, weight loss,
constipation,
Constipation, pain in my left side. I actually gained weight. I am a little disappointed as most people lose weight.
cramps
Diagnosed FAP, untreated.
Difficulty going to the bathroom..blockage identified
Dull pain in Abdomen
Extreme Fatigue which led to a blood test that showed low ferritin which led to a fecal occult test which led to the wonderful colonoscopy
fatigue blood in stool feeling of constipation
fatigue, blood in stool
fatigue, fecal changes in color size, finally blood in stool
Fatigue, Sore Throat and mouth, numbness (possibly from the first Chemotherapy), irritation, hair loss, watery eyes and nose, weight lose etc...
feverish, sluggish, rectal bleeding, blood in stool, sticky fluid. strong feeling of having to go but there would be small stool .
flu like
Had IBS for many years and in 2010 felt bloated and pain in right side under ribs. Sept 2010 experienced 2 bouts of very bloody diarrhea in one day.
Having bowel movements often..especially after eating. It was like I could never finish...bleeding...pain in rectum area
I could feel the tumor. Alternate constipation and diahorreah. Clonoscopy ,scope could not get past the tumor.
I did not have any symtoms unti;l the tumor perforated the colon wall, as it had gotten to big
I didn't have any symptoms, no bleeding, pain, nothing. I just happen to catch an Oprah episode and Dr. Oz's poop discussion and recognized the "bad poop" symptoms and followed up with my primary doctor.
I had bleeding from my bowel and I thought 'I must get around to getting these haemorrhoids fixed one day'. I sure wish I had done something about it sooner rather than later.
I had fatigue for several months. Last month before diagnosis I had loss of appetite, stomach pain, and change in bowel movements.
I had pain in my left side for several months. After trying medication for stomach problems and having an upper endoscopy, my doctor decided to order a ct scan just to check. Turns out there was nothing on the left side, but there was a mass on my right side near my colon. Totally unexpected since that wasn't even where my pain was.
i lost a lot of blood and had my prolapse back in dec of 2009. i lost my appetite and did not eat normally. most of my symptos also came from being anemic
I put it all in my biography.
I was bleeding, I thought it was hemorrhoids at first, and treated as such, it didn't go away.
I was having some weird pains in my rectal area, wasn't sure if I should be alarmed but I had some polyp history a few years prior. When the bleeding & mucus started passing I knew something was really wrong.
Indigestion, shooting pains in stomach area, lack of appetite, diarrhea and blood in stool
Initially, I lost half of my blood supply to a hemorrhage. Now it is just fatigue.
Intense stomach pain, nausea & vomiting.
irregular bowel movements for 6 months, then bleeding that landed me in the ER needing two pints of blood.
Irregular bowels/constipation. Feeling of "sitting on something." ***Weight loss***
just feeling extremely tired, couldn't work out at gym, really nothing else
Low-grade fever, anemia, side pain, fatigue
Lower abdominal pain.
Lower abdomnal pressure and pain when having bowels movements, diarreh/hard bowels movements at the same time. Began drinking nutritional drinks for food.
Multiple flushes of bloody stool, spontaneous initiation & resolution, over four hours in mid-December 2004. Analyzed by a PA to probably be a manifestation of diverticulitis shown on sigmoidoscopy 2 yrs before. Six weeks later further flushings resulted in ER admission to Holy Cross Hospital January 31, 2005.
My side affects consist of sharp pain on the the right side of my abdomen and sharp pain in my rectum area
My symptoms increased over a 6 mo. period I think. At first, from what I can recall, I started having bowel movements that were painful, including vomitting. I was tired all the time. As time progressed, my stools were pencil thin, and I would pass black blood clots at times. Near the diagnosis, my stools were watery daily, often bloody and painful with increasing vomitting. My stomach often felt like Pop Rocks were in it, just girgly feeling after I would eat, which led to loss of appetite. Currently, post surgery: tiredness, stabs of pain from nowhere, that were there BEFORE the surgery, achiness, loss of appetite, tired above all, no energy.
narrow stools, anemia,stomach upset
nausea, anxiety,
nausea,dizzy,headaches,diarrhea,pain.
Night sweats, pain in the upper abdomen and back, fatigue, dizziness, thirsty...
No initial symptoms.
no symptoms really except for stomach pains once in awhile and going to bathroom after each meal
none
none
None
None - I feel fine.
None - Was out for a days fishing in the Gulf when I about had a heart attack and had to have a stent put in (98% blockage) - the blood thiners caused me to have internal bleading, and stage 3 colon cancer was found. Good thing I had heart problems or it would have not been found before it had spread more.
None initially for 4-5 years. Dizzy spells, heart palpitations, fatigue....all chalked up to work stress. First doc said I had vertigo but that didn't feel right. Physical resulted in severe anemia diagnosis and a subsequent upper and lower GI. Confirmed stage 3 colon cancer immediately.
None really, had an unexplained pain in my upper groin area. All of the doctors feel is unrelated but that with a family history of colon cancer lead to an early colonoscopy. Found three polyps, one was atypical in the upper rectum, lab came back as cancer.
None really, I was a bit tired but I did not think anything of it. I had just moved to the mountains and I thought I was getting used to the altitude.
None when diagnosed. Blood in stool twice in a years time, thought it was hemmoroids
none, allergist noticed blood loss and severe anemia, contacted GP who ordered tests.
None- I was in for a screening colonoscopy
None. Went in for endoscope and colonoscopy.
not many symptoms, thanks to CTCA. light nausea on occasion, but nothing big. Fatigue on occasion. Urge to acquire free things by pulling the cancer card and putting out my lower lip.
Not normal bowel movements (small, loose stools) with the need to go often but no results; bloody stools; sometimes bloated feeling but not always; 20lb weight loss over one year (and not trying to lose weight).
Obstruction of bowels, extreme pain-fading in and out
October 2007 started with infrequent stomach pain and unusual bowel movements. December 2007 more frequent stomach pain, blood in stools, and excessive tiredness.
off and on bouts with diarrhea and lower abdominal pain
one week of stomach pains and constipation
Only fatigue. My mom said she had no other signs that anything was wrong.
originally constipation,diarhea, just felt like something was wrong, Heartburn severe stomach pain, fatigue, then in 2008, fatigue, abdominal pain, could feel tumor, then 2009 fatigue but otherwise felt great, then abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
Passing blood and lower back pain
Pencil stools, diarrhea, dry heaving feeling
Poor bowel habit for a year. Last six months I seemed to want to go all the time and it was always fresh, bloody and mucosy....I wasnt able to eat much that didnt bother me and my stomach looked like it was a round ball because I was always so filled up with gas and I was taking gasX about 2x daily. I was also unable to sleep and was very fatigued.
pressure & discomfort in rectal area, thought my uterous had prolapsed!!! lower back pain while driving. no blood, no pain. *ulcerative colitis throughout teenage years * Treatment plan - 25 weeks radiation 2 Weeks chemo - FU5 and mitomycin, weeks 1 and 5 of treatments mitomycin IV, FU5 9 hour portable 'baby bottle' pump Aug 11/10 - Chemo PICC line inserted Chemo/Radiation starts Monday, August 16th ;-(
pressure, feeling like u have to use restroom all the time. Shape and texture difference,blood , then abscess developed.
problems passing stools, some blood in stools, extended abdomen, feeling like I had a bladder infection, tired
Really bad sciatic nerve pain, swollen tummy, swollen ankles, swollen body actually.
Really had none but in hindsight there were signs. My abdomen was bloated - no pain, I could fall asleep sitting up. Crying for long periods of time for seemingly no reason at all. Not feeling myself - thought I was depressed. Upon diagnosis there was blood in my stool and my stools were darker than normal but I never paid attention to that and never saw any blood. Also had reoccurent urinary tract infections in the 1.5 prior to diagnosis
Rectal bleeding
Rectal bleeding and clots, blood in stool, weak, tired and pressure/pain on lower abdominal area, uncomfortable @ times in recal area, pressure in rectal area, skinny (pencil like) stool.
rectal bleeding and pain; constipation; weight loss
Rectal bleeding that my gynocologist said was "probably hemorrhoids," lower back ache, occasional diarrhea.
Rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, fatigue, extreme unexplained weight gain. I experienced these symptoms for almost 5 years, beginning at the age of 17, and saw close to 10 doctors before anyone could figure out what was wrong.
rectal bleeding, bloody stool, constipation for DAYS...
Rectal bleeding, mucus in stools, fatigue, abdominal cramping, shortness of breath.
Rectal Bleeding, not normal bowel movements, mucus type, severe bloating
Rectal bleeding, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, tired all the time, abnormal heartbeat
Rectal bleeding.
right sided abdominal pain and spasm, feeling like constantly needed to pass stool, fatigue, weight loss- 8kg in 1 month
Sever constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, loss of weight (20% total body weight)
Severe abdominal pain, fever and rectal bleeding
sleeps alot probably due to pain meds, balance, nauseau, gas, bloating, weak,
slight bledding, vague abdominal pain
slight bleeding
slight nausea, occasional diarrhea, occasional blood in stool after diarrhea or difficult BM, all recognized in hindsight.
small change in bowel movements
Some bleeding, and a change in stool size
Some bleeding, extremely cold all the time and really dark under eye circles due to internal bleeding.
Some blood in stool
Stomach pain
Tailbone would get sore after a while Wasn't having bowel movements as often
Very Strange Bowl movememts at first, then bloody stools with mucuos, excessive gas and bloating,all this took place in the time span of about 8 months. NEVER HAD ANY KIND OF PAIN, scarry part.
weight loss,bowel changes
Weight loss. feeling cold, change in bowel movements, bleeding

Endometrial-Uterine Cancer Symptoms:

blood tinged vaginal discharge after 2 years menopausal
All I had was spotting for 3-4 weeks.
bleeding after menopause, cramping like period cramps
Bleeding after menopause. I am on blood-thinner, so I mistakenly assumed the bleeding was a result of thin blood. I let it go on for well over one year before seeking medical advice.
bleeding and awful smelling discharge
bleeding, clots, cramps, anemic.
Blood in urine
Blood spotting, very tired, enlarged tummy.
Constant back pain, tired, irregular bleeding, abdominal pain, heavy menstrual cycles.
Excessive menstrual bleeding dismissed as symptom of PCOS
Fatigue, irregular bleeding, passing tissue like clots, abdominal pain.
fatigue, post menopausal bleeding/discharge, swelling, occasional pain
fatigue, post menopausal bleeding/discharge, swelling, occasional pain
Heavy bleeding, large blood clots, bleeding between periods, painful cramps
Heavy bleeding, large blood clots, bleeding between periods, painful cramps
Heavy bleeding, non-stop periods
heavy uterine bleeding with huge clots; bleeding between periods
Hemmorhaging after child birth
I had just a tiny spot of bleeding daily. No pain at all. I was post menopausal, so I knew that there should be no bleeding.
I was starting menopause so my light spotting I thought was normal oh I am having a cycle oh I am not it would stop for a day then start it was so scant some times red sometimes not I left it for 6 months. I had had a D/C in October 2008 in feb 2009 Doc said all was fine what he did not tell me is he was told it was cancer so he sent the samples to the cancer institute and they said no. He thought it was squamous cell carcinoma I ended up with aeodnocarcinoma But he never told me what he had done with my samples or what the first lab had thought. He should have told me because I would have been more vigilant and he should of had me come back in six months.
Minor spotting after 15 years of HRT - I am lucky my Dr. did a biopsy! 6 more months and I would have been dead.
Nothing until 1 weekend - massive bleeding, heavy discharge, anemia
Only 3 months of symptoms. Abdominal pain, digestive discomfort which was relieved with dietary changes and Chinese Medicine treatment. Then two very heavy, painful periods. weight loss, low energy. GI bleeding got me into ER and CT scan found a tumor in my rectosigmoid colon. Was positive for endometrial cancer.
Passing large blood clots, cramps which I never had, and a clear, odorless discharge. Plus an erratic menstrual cycle which I thought was menopause.
Passing out & hemoraging. Weight loss.
pelvic pain, vaginal bleeding after the menopause
Post menopausal bleeding
Post-menopausal spotting. Obgyn did a biopsy, came back positive for uterine cancer June 1, 2010.
SINCE JANUARY 2009 I HAVE BEEN EXTREMLY TIRED NEEDING NAPS TO GET THROUGHT THE DAY WAS USING PROVIRGIL..NOT SURE IF THIS WAS CANCER OR RESULT OF LIVING WITH CRONIC PAIN 12 MONTHS AGO I REPORTED A ODOR AND A WATERY DISCHARGE ...
Slightly abnormal pap; bleeding
some bleeding between periods which I originally thought were a failed Endometrial Ablation, then cramps and Dr. found a cyst on my cervix which turned out to be Adenocarcinoma :(. I had one Oncologist say I had cervical cancer (but I had no HPV) and on onc. said I had Endometrial cancer. Tumour had grown sideways from endometrium through cervix so they couldn't do Hysterectomy. I had severe endometriosis before stupid cancer and was being treated for that. I was misdiagnosed for sooo long because Drs. all thought my endometriosis had just returned! >:(
spotting, slight abdominal pain
Unexpected vaginal bleeding, 10 yrs. post-menopause
Unfresh smelling discharge, then extreme pain in your gut
vag. bleeding,Pain in the pelvic area,Pain during intercourse
Vag.bleeding
Vaginal discharge, pelvic pain
Very heavy irregular periods
were really none , during invitro process before they transfer they look around,, saw polyps and the one dr came back and said "yu wont be having twins, yo have cancer and we need to worry about saving your life"
With the first tumor, there was hemorrhaging; With the second tumor, she was spotting, she was tired and hungry. Her ribs hurt where the new mass was growing and couldn't lift her arm.

Esophagus Cancer Symptoms:

difficulty swallowing. extensive weight loss.
trouble swallowing

Eye and Orbit Cancer Symptoms:

Blurred Vision slight headache
None, temporailly lost vision in the effected eye on two occaisions before diagnosis. NO PAIN.
red eye
Straight lines look wavy, flashing lights, floaters.
vision disturbance

Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors Symptoms:

pain in side, fatigue, shortness of breath, weight loss
swelling being very tired sometimes pain in bones sometimes no symptons that you associate with cancer silent ones

GIST (Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumors) Symptoms:

None. Completely out of the blue until the odd pain flared up.

Hodgkin Lymphoma Symptoms:

a quarter-sized lump under my collarbone and breathing issues
anemia, swollen node on right side of neck. Horrible itching that would not stop for months....night sweats, fevers, chills, great weightloss:)
Asymmetrical neck swelling, drenching night sweats, fatigue, breathing problems.
Dizziness, Vertigo, chest pains, unstoppable cough, night sweats, Anemia, and unexplained weight loss (which for me was like WOW, I think I lost around 20+ because I didn't know I had cancer around this time when I notice this symptom in particular.)
enlarged left superclav. lymph node, some coughing
enlarged lymph nodes on neck,
Enlarged node in left clavical (initial), swollen nodes in chest and spleen, drenching night sweats, lower back pain, fatigue, body aches, uncontrollable cough, vomiting
Fainting, night sweats, itching skin, swollen lymphnodes in neck, upper chest, and groin, falling, difficulty breathing, fatigue, loss of appetite and 40 lbs. weight loss. Many x-rays and scans later showed that there were some tumors on the ribs, and destruction of the L-4, L-5, and sacrum.
Fatigue, night sweats, body aches, persistent cough, weight loss, loss of appetite.
fatigue, weight loss, fevers
Fever 101-103.9 everyday 3 or 4 times a day. Night sweats, chills, loss of appetite and fatigue.
I first noticed a lump on the left side of my neck and pursued it, finally having a different lymph node removed and classified as cancerous.
I found a lump in my groin when I was 19 years old. It was diagnosed as a hernia. 8 months later I had surgery and the surgeon said "that's not a hernia."
I found lumps in the left side of my neck. The lumps got bigger and I found more. I had some night sweats and fatigue.
I had absolutely no symptoms. Mine was found through a kidney stone.
I was tired all the time, but blamed it on being the mother of three small children and working 2nd shift. I stopped playing with my kids outside or even going outside with them. I'd let them play while I dozed in and out. I also had asthma-like symptoms for over a year and was actually diagnosed with asthma...or should I say "misdiagnosed" with asthma. I had shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing jags. I had pains in my neck, which I thought were kinks and suddenly one day when I started rubbing my neck on January 21, 2009 it felt like a huge bulge. That whole day I had a horrible feeling after that and finally called to make an appointment with my doctor.
itchiness, back ache, pressure in chest/shortness of breath, night sweats
Itchy skin, night sweats, extreme fatigue, heart and chest nausea, lower left side pain.
Lower back pain which became constant, responded well to NSAIDs and panadol which is probably why I put up with it for so long. Also got fevers, night sweats, mildy pruritic skin.
Lump found on left side of neck, just above the collar bone.
Lump in my neck, tired.
lump in the left side of my neck.
Most notably, I was itching horribly, and I lost 25+ lbs. Also, I wasn't sleeping and had vivid nightmares and night sweats when I did. I had a lumpy neck, fatigue, a cough that lasted for months, and finally, my left lung had collapsed (which lead to the diagnosis).
My cancer presented atypically. My very first symptom was not enlarged lymph nodes or fevers or itching, but severe bone pain in my lower back that radiated down into my left leg. This persisted for several weeks before I began experiencing fevers and night sweats. Sed rate was elevated but not extraordinarily. Doctors were baffled. First they thought it was lupus and then RA and then they told me it was all in my head - growing pains or some other lame-ass diagnosis. The symptoms continued and steadily worsened over the next several months before somebody finally had the sense enough to do an MRI and bone scan. These revealed a lesion near the L-4 vertebrate. A biopsy was performed and although the lesion did not have the characteristic features of lumbar osteomyelitis, that was the pathological diagnosis and what I was treated for. I underwent placement of PICC line in order to receive antibiotics for osteomyelitis. A chest x-ray was performed afterward to confirm correct placement of PICC line. It was at this time the radiologist detected lesions on the x-ray. I was referred to the Mayo Clinic. A CAT scan with IV contrast showed extensive mediastinal enlargement, mediastinal and hilar adenopathy, and lesions in the pulmonary parenchyma. The lumbar portion of the CAT scan reveled lymphatic involvement in the spinal region that was previously biopsied. A mediastinoscopy was performed but all tissue that was removed was identified as normal thymus. The surgeon then performed a thoracotomy and biopsied a large perihilar lymph node. The final pathology report showed nodular sclerosing Hodgkin's disease in the the lung and hilar lymph node, making it a stage 4B lesion. It took six months from the onset of symptoms until a definitive diagnosis could be made. My case was so atypical. There was never any palpable lymph nodes until the very end. In fact, the diagnosis was made almost by accident---by a random chest x-ray to determine proper placement of PICC line. I underwent six cycles of ABVD/MOPP and radiation to chest and spine. NED as of April 1992. July 1992 I began to experience night sweats and fevers. Sed rate was elevated but no palpable lymph nodes. CAT scan of chest in August 1992 revealed changes in the mediastinum which was suspicious of recurrence. Underwent biopsy at Mayo Clinic 8/92 but surgeon could find no evidence of disease. Symptomas continued unabated. Lesions evident on liver, but liver biopsy returned normal. A second thoracotomy a week later revealed Hodgkin's. Stage 4B with involvement in liver, spleen and anterior mediastinum. Returned home and received 3 cycles of DECAL salvage therapy followed by autologous stem cell transplant. NED as of 4/1993.
Nagging cough and weird lump above my collarbone.
Night sweats, fevers, swollen lymph nodes on neck, fatigue, weight loss
Night sweats, sever weight loss, fever, cough (bronchitis type symptoms)
Night sweats/ fevers, itching skin, lumps in neck and under arm
None
pain in chest - that was it! Had an xray to check and found a mass
Painful swollen lymph nodes, night sweats, fatigue, and constant fever.
Painless but unbelievable swelling of lymph nodes on the left side of my neck, in left shoulder. Fever, night sweats, fatigue, anemia.
painless lymphnode enlargement above left clavicle, about the size of a golf ball... that was it.
Painless swollen right cervical lymphnode
Rapid weight loss, persistent cough, itching, night sweats and fatigue.
really itchy skin, it started in my hands and feet and after a couple months, everywhere. Some night sweats & fevers. No unexplained weight loss...ripped off.
Shortness of breath and being always tired.
Skin rash, fatigue, upper back pain.
Swollen lymphnodes in neck
weight gain due to extreme fatigue, huge lumps in neck
Weight loss vomting coughing can't lye flat fatigue
Weight loss (35 Lbs) ... Night sweats... Exhaustion... Stomach pain... my spleen was enlarged by 6 times - my oncologist said if they had to remove it she would like to keep it for medical purposes - I said she could keep it for a doorstop...
wt loss, itching, night sweats, fevers

Hodgkins Lymphoma Symptoms:

With the Hodgkin’s I had a pain in my chest that I tried to ignore. When a guttural cough started, it was thought to be a bronchial problem. Four month later, I started feeling like I was literally drowning and could not get my breath, especially while lying down. I knew there was a deeper problem - but did not want to admit it. Before being diagnosed with the blood cancer I was feeling very dizzy and weak – I had such pain in my bones and knew something was wrong. This went on for months, but my doctor said I was just depressed … even with my history. It took a stroke for him to look deeper. The only way I can describe how I feel at times I feel as if my spine was drying out – or that I need a good oiling! When they did a spinal tap there was very little fluid. I think we need to listen to what our bodies are telling us and hopefully the doctors will too.
Enlarged, unusually hard cervical lymph node
Fatigue Confusion Pain, achy Memory lapse Coughing, shortness of breath Night sweats Anxiety Depression
Fatigue, vomiting, diarrohea, enlarged lymphnode.
fatigue,night sweats, back pain, fever, weight loss
Fever, Chills, Night Sweats, Back Pain, Coughing, Tired, Run-down, and the Constant Feeling of Being Sick.
i had pain in my arm pit, it felt like i had pulled a mussel. my armpit was on fire. then the lump showed up and grew rappidly.
Lump
Lump on left collarbone.
Lymph node above collar bone.
Night sweats Weight loss Fatigue
Night sweats, loss of weight/appetite, very fatigued, persistent cough, body aches.
None except for small little lumps on the back of my neck. I did not exhibit any other symptoms. My appetite, strength ( i do 10km run a day) and sleep like a log every night.
Severe itching, swollen lymph nodes, night sweats, shortness of breath, severe coughing, fatigue.
Swollen Lymph Node above my clavicle and some fatigue
Swollen Lymph Node on left collar bone area. Weakness, fatigue.
Swollen Lymph node, one on each side of my clavicle. Night Sweats. Fatigue
Swollen lymph nodes in neck and fatigue.
weight loss, sweats, temper, breathing, coughing up blood,

Kidney Cancer Symptoms:

Abdominal pain, back pain, nausea, fatigue
blood in my urine
Blood in urine Dec 2010, night sweats. Thought night sweats were due to peri-menopause, go figure.
Blood in urine, nausea (November 2007) Pain in abdomen (recurrence, February 2011)
Blood in urine, pain, spasms
fatigue, difficulty breathing, loss of hair, bleeding in my mouth
fatigue, night sweats, feeling cold during day, sharp pain in back
Fatigue, Weightloss, Nausea, Loss of appetite
I had no symptoms whatsoever. I was having gall bladder issues when my Dr decided to do an ultrasound, it was found completely by accident. I may add my maternal grandfather and my mother both died of cancer of the colon, my husband has had testicular cancer. And my younger sister was just diagnosed with liver cancer she developed as a result of PSC.
Just get tired does unbidden tears count as a symptom
Large tumor discovered during ultrasound for stomach issues. Not eating, feeling full and/or vomiting. Tumor was pushing on my stomach.
Memory Loss, Lower Back Pain, Night Sweats, Fatigue, Confusion, Water Retention, Bloating, Toxicity Weight Gain - RCC Discovered during ultrasound for doctors theory of me having PCOS - due to my symptoms. CT Scan confirmed suspected RCC and 4 nodes on left lower lobe of lung.
My husband has lost 45 pounds in about 2 months. The tumors in his liver are consuming all the calories he takes in. He is extremely fatigued and often is nasuated.
none
None
none--tumor found while having an ultrasound for something else.
None. My cancer was found during a CT scan to make sure I didn't have an abcess from cellulitis in my navel/abdomen
None. Found incidentally.
None. Was diagnosed incidentally on MRI for unrelated issues.
Pain in the back and fatique.
Shortness of breath.....seriously that was it!

Larunx Cancer Symptoms:

Dysphonia, plus on & off sore throat
Hoarse voice for 2 years
Sore throat, hoarseness, drainage - two months of antibiotics and steroids before the ENT discovered it.

Liver and Intrahepatic Bile Duct Symptoms:

MADDY STOMACH WAS HARD AND EVENTUALLY WE WERE ABLE TO FEEL A BUMP
Swollen belly, feels hard Vomiting Pain

Liver Cancer Symptoms:

Overwhelming Fatigue
Acute pain in right side initally.
Can't eat, violent coughing, chills and shakes, weight gain, pretty much feeling like crap all the time
Fatigue, and a little bit of pain on right side below ribcage and lower back
Felt a bump under my left rib
Had one night with a pain in my left side, was hard to breath and sleep but pain went away in a couple days. I had it checked out the next day as I was in the process of changing docors anyways. Then the bomb was dropped on me!
i will tell you
None
Tierdness, constantly cold.
Very tired and then started having pain in my right shoulder and neck Then the pain began in my upper chest ares, Alomst thought I was having a heart attact

Lung and Bronchus Cancer Symptoms:

9 yrs ago, voice loss,fatigue,thirst,stomach pain, ear pain,low grade fever. Jan/08-shoulder pain,fatigue.Low grade fever.
At first just cancer of the right lung.
back pain
Hard to swallow,low fevers
headaces, loss of appited. coughing
Horrible hip pain.
I had a vague, dull ache in my chest in the area of my heart. lots of heart tests, nothing found. A routine chest x-ray found the tumor on my lung. After surgery, the ache was gone but doctos are skeptical.
I had suffered from right side pain in my rib area when I coughed or sneezed for about 3 years until my cancer was finally diagnosed. We looked at EVERYTHING else, but no one would have thought I could have lung cancer.
My boyfriend thought his shoulder pain was due to pulling some muscles. After a couple of months of it getting worse...he thought ...oh my Lord...I bet I have a torn rotor-cuff. We only wish it was so... He went from those thoughts to the doctors finding a tumor on shoulder..(no problem, odds are that it is benign)...to hearing lung cancer with metastisis to shoulder and large bones... and 12-18 months??? I started logging this "journey" from MY perspective. The thoughts, feeling and poetry from someone who loves someone...who has cancer.
My left thigh was giving me pain for months
none
None! Cancer was found while investigating for a gall stone surgery, by xray, CT scan and MRI
None. I had a pain in my right leg and went to get it checked out.
None. Normal mamogram in Dec. 07, then MRI one month later found breast lesion and lung cancer.
Pain cough
pain in back and hips
Pain. The metastasis is skull, spine, ribs, liver, lung and lymph nodes in chest and pelvis, liver, pelvis, hip. Half of my tongue is paralyzed due to c-spine involvement so talking, chewing, swallowing are difficult.
Shortness of breath, cough, back pain.
Shortness of breath, Fatigue
Weakness, lathargic. discomfort in Kidney Area & gurgling in Lungs

Lung Cancer Symptoms:

Cough, bruising on chest, weight loss, swollen neck, and back pain.
Coughing up heavy mucus, headaches, nausea, panic attacks, sever chest pain.
Couphing constant,shortness of breath,bloody sputum,fatigue
deep middle back pain just left of my spine that would come and go, extreme tiredness
Headaches, vision problems. Symptoms missed until seizure.
I had no initial symptoms except for chronic coughing.
Initially I had pain in my knees, back, and hips. My primary physician believed I was starting to develop osteoporosis and arthritis, so I began taking Boniva and other vitamins. My joint pain had not subsided, and about two months later, I developed a deep cough and had difficulty swallowing. My daughter rushed me to the ER, and after I had a chest x-ray, I also had to get a PET scan and MRI. I knew my outlook was not good before we even got the results back. The oncologist found two spots on my lung, and the cancer had spread to two lymph nodes on the other side of my chest wall. Like is said- not good news, but I have an amazing team of physicians, and a supportive family to help me through this. I couldn't go through this without them. My family gives me something to live for!
Large, painful lump at the collar bone; vision impairment in left eye; impaired memory and judgment; loss of balance and blackouts. All symptoms materialized within a two-week period.
none
none until i coughed up blood while driving and my wife saw it as i thought it was phleme after coughing
Pain in ribs, coughing, coughing up blood, shortness of breath.
Persistent pneumonia for two plus months. No chest x-ray until end of second month. Pretty terrible...screening needs to change ASAP!
pneumonia symptoms, lung pain, coughing and fatigue
shortness of breath
Shortness of breath and coughing up blood.
Shortness of breath, cough, wheezing. All this was attributed to asthma.
Shortness of breath, which almost entirely disappeared after my first chemo
Sickly for several years, always feeling out of sorts, never wanting to do anything or go anywhere (a little rough on the social life); stomach problems, body aches, infections, fevers, headaches, seriously quick failing eyesight & night blindness (this happened during the six weeks of fever)...ALWAYS sick (ALWAYS whiney)...went through the wringer with many a (mis)diagnosis: influenza bugs, mercury poisoning, allergies, fibromyalgia, blood poisoning, diverticulitis, depression, ulcerative colitis, dysentery, psychosomatic disorders, osteopenia, hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, age, on and on...you start to wonder yourself...not that all diagnoses were incorrect but...missed A LOT of work, at one point a six-week stint with a constant high fever. I was taking so many different antidepressants, antibiotics and other medications, I was beginning to wonder why I still felt so bad when I could barely feel at all... My third general physician sent me for my annual chest x-ray as I was a smoker. A small spot was found on my right upper lung. Referred to a pulmonologist, a CT scan was performed revealing a 1.6cm nodule with stellate margins. A Pet scan was performed revealing several areas of concern in both lungs. The pulmonologist recommended surgery and referred me to a surgeon.
some shortness of breath, but nothing major.
There was no symptoms. It was found on a Chest Xray that was done so my mother could have her second knee replacement. It wasn't there 7 months prior
tingling down right arm

Melanomas of the Skin Symptoms:

Assymetry of Mole on Back
bad skin
I found a lump under my right arm and after many tests, the final result was melanoma.
Itching, Bleeding, Red flat or raised areas
Just a discoloration on my upper arm; had been there for years, but had developed a black quadrant, and had a "buzzy" feeling on occasion. One caregiver had told me it was "nothing", years ago. When I started this new doctor, he said "let's take a look at it", and sure enough, it was the dreaded melanoma.
Mole, grew fast, had it removed.
mosquito looking bump that appeared out of nowhere and then a black dot appeared in the corner 4 months later
No skin symptoms. Swollen Lymph Node was noticed - upon removal, and biopsy, Stage IV Melanoma was diagnosed.
pretty much A symptomatic
Really did not have any - went to see dermatologist for something completely different and was told he did not like a mole I had - biopsy done - call came in - went back for full removal of mole and surrounding area - very very lucky . . .

Mesothelioma Cancer Symptoms:

chronic cough, shortness of breath, weakness, fatigue, anemia

Multiple Myeloma Symptoms:

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2008 back pain, found to be compression fractures. I had a mri xrays and the back doctor sent me home Sept of 2009 saying there was nothing more he could do for me. The pain was so bad I spent alot of time laying on the sofa and Feb of 2010 was hospitalized with pneumonia. After ten days in the hospital and every test imaginable,I was sent home to come back ten days later for a bone marrow biopsy. I started treatment of Mar 1 of 2010,
bone pain ,tired all the time immune system a little low ,platelets low 109
fatigue, aching joints
Fatigue,dry skin, constipation, occassional hip pain only at night. Never had any other bone pain.
None, and I am cancer free.
Pain in the Sacrum-numbness in the buttx and anal area and hip pain-pain a various levels 24-7
Severe back pain, fractures in 4 discs, hypercalcemia, anemia
Spinal cord compression
tired, tired, tired
Trouble walking for almost 2 years, because of hip and back pain. Feeling constantly tired (anemia). Also a general feeling of having flu like symptoms. According to x-rays my bones have many leasions, they are weak like having osteoporosis.
Weakness, fatigue, chemo brained, achiness nausea

Myelodysplastic Syndrome Symptoms:

could not breath, skin went pale, was light-headed

Nasopharyngeal Cancer Symptoms:

1st bump in neck with bump on tonsil
Headaches, mental confusion, vision changes, incontinence, memory problems, weakness, paralysis, problems remembering the words for things
Loss of smell, non stop ringing in my ear, hearing loss, swollen nasal passage with uncontrollable drip, a noticeable white film coating my nasal passages when looking up my nose.

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Symptoms:

(Temporary) shortness of breath, back pain, abdominal pain, loss of appetite
A small swollen gland under my chin, ear infection, and sinus infection.
Almost nil except a feeling of wind trapped under my ribs from time to time.
Blood in urine.
Chest infection that lasted for 6 week in August of 2003 and then reoccurred for 8 weeks in April 2004.
Chris had a bad cough for a long time combined with rash on his legs. Slowly after loss of weight, feeling tired, bed sweats and fevers investigations took place. Many times he was told he was fine and it was not cancer. After a battle, he was diagnosed at stage 4. Underwent chemo for 8 sessions. Managed to pull back cancer but 20% remains in his bone marrow. Chemo finished in April 2010. He felt great. Now in Sept he has a cough again and slight temperatures, tiredness.
Chronic cough
coughing, low grade fever, couldn't breathe while laying down
Coughing, pain in abdomen, fever and chills
Didn't have any. How they found it is a story in itself.
Difficulty breathing, sleepiness, itchiness, paler than normal skin, and eventually night sweats
distinsion of the stomach, swelling of the feet.
enlarged lymph nodes, reduced appetite, occasional night sweats or chills, painful swellings, shortness of breath, fatigue, feelings of nausea.
Enlarged lymph nodes, Tired, depression, some pain, hair loss, neuropathy, blisters from the doxil, memory loss, sleeplessness, my blood sugar is on the whack other than that I'm GREAT!
EXTREME fatigue, shortness of breath, steroid myopathy, low WBC & RBC counts, anemia, night sweats,splenomegaly,etc.
Extreme lower back pain with diffuse large b cell. No symptoms with follicular :)
Fatigue, aching bones, afternoon, day or night sweat flashes, red patches on back of legs above ankles, shortness of breath.
Fatigue, chest pain, coughing, back pain, shortness of breath, decreased appetite, weight loss
Fatigue, Loss of Hair, Neuropathy, Neausea
Fatigue, shortness of breath, abdominal pain and fullness.
Fatigue, shortness of breath, persistent cough, abdominal pain
Fatigue,Shortness Of Breath Itchy Skin and Enlarged Lymph Node In Groin
Feeling pain in abdomin and imagining all those tumors growing
Fever, night sweats, weight loss, lump in left parotid gland
fever, sweating, articular pain
Had a small lump come up on left upper arm, grew from pea size to golf ball size in three days.
Has anyone ever seen a lymphoma tumor this big (approximate size 8x12 inches). Location is under the left arm- inflammation of the lymph nodes (type- Cutaneous B-cell lymphoma) Patient is a woman in her seventies- no other health issues.-. Patient is now undergoing a CHOP serious- initial treatment started 3 weeks ago- second treatment schedule Monday. After one treatment tumor has become softer with a possible tiny adjustment in size. Patient feels good- hair is just begun to fall out. Seeking anyone with knowledge of tumor reaction, patient reaction, what to expect, hospitals, and Doctors, would be greatly appreciated. Link to view photo- http://www.flickr.com/photos/54882532@N03/5085828301/
Hospitalized for blood clots, while in the dr discovered that what they thought was a thyroid issue was actually lymphoma and the clots in my arm and jugular were from the cancer growing into my throat
I discouverd an Enlarged node under my rt chin painless, Node removed, 2 positive reports for Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma. 1 neg. did ct scan and pet scan found node under arm and a few little one here and there, removed node from under arm neg for Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma 2009, do another scan others all disappear so no treatment they don't think I have it. After a bout with bronchites in Dec 2009 in Jan 2010 several nodes show up in rt shoulder. Another removal this time 3 positive reports for Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma. Sent to spec. at Seattle Care Alliance They say they can't believe I have it I should be dead or very very ill. Extreme tiredness extreme pain in neck and shoulder, pressure in chest area, Headaches, weakness in left arm, They are still baffled so now the other nodes are shrinking but new ones have appeared 1 on the other side of the neck the other in my groin area. Lots of itchyness in areas that have enlarged nodes.
I felt off for approximately 3 months before my face became swollen. I am a pretty small girl, and when I went into the GP, he did not see the swelling. He did, however, believe me. After seeing veins protrude from my neck, his face grew with concern. He asked if I had night sweats or weight loss, and I did not have anything significant.
I had no apparent symptoms. The first thing I noted was some small lumps on the inside of my neck in January 2010
I had no symptoms at all, except for a bump on the top of my head that kept growing. I decided to have it surgically removed, thinking it was a sebaceous cyst or even a hematoma. When I awoke from the surgery I learned that not only had I had a serious reaction to the Ancef (antiobiotic) that they gave me preoperatively and if I had not been intubated I may not have survived, but also that I had a "tumor" and not a cyst. I got the results on March 19th in the morning and I was stunned.
I had no symptoms. Chest pressure and shortness of breath due to iron deficiency anemia resulted in the CT scan that found my tumor.
I suddenly had severe abdominal pain and 103 fever. After a week of antibiotic treatment for suspected (never found) GI infection, an ultrasound revealed an 8 cm mass near the ovary. The mass was removed during a complete hysterectomy and found to be lymphoma. PET scan showed 6 other lymph node involvement including the bone. Once the mass was removed, I have had no other symptoms!
Just flue symptoms and lower back pain
Just the lumps on my neck
lost weight,was on a diet though,so didnt notice,then found small lump on my neck
Lump in my right groin area, then up under my chin
Lump in neck,
Lump in neck, trouble breathing, fatigue
Lumps everywhere
lung fluids
My lower back started to swell and it hurt excrutiatingly bad just to get out of bed much less do anything else. I thought it was a slipped disk or pulled muscle because all I do is work out 2 hous a day, every day. Who looks for cancer is a 21 year old?
Nagging cough, breathlessness, feeling of unwellness and lack of energy. Decreased appetite.
Nausea, chills, fever, sweats, depression, infection, tooo many
Night swears, unable to walk,
Night Sweats Wheezing from throat Lack of energy
night sweats, back pain, fever, weight loss At the time of diagnosis I didn't realize these were symptoms, didn't consider the important.
night sweats, back pain, fever, weight loss, lump on my neck, ribs destruction.
Night Sweats, fatigue, high WBC
Night sweats, lower back pain, abnormal CBC
night sweats, shortness of breath, chest pain, itching, chills.
night sweats, trouble swallowing, shallow breathing, difficulty breathing, severe pinching in back due to the tumor pushing on my lung
No Symptoms - Found due to lumps on thyroid and breast but according to PET scans these are not the nasty ones.
None
None
none of the classic symptoms. Lungs were congested and went to the doctor when I had difficulty breathing.
None that I knew of before diagnosis. About a week before my hernia surgery I thought maybe I was coming down with a cold. My left ear and nostril were plugging up, at first nothing a yawn / blow wouldn't clear up...then...I started taking sudafed to clear it up...and it kind of felt like when I would blow...I couldn't get it out...and if I tried to sniff, I couldn't get it up...pretty frustrating...ALL of this cleared up with the first treatment.
none until swollen lymph nodes appeared on the left side of my neck.
None. Discovered in routine chest xray required at my annual physical by my primary care Doctor, a self-proclaimed dinosaur.
None. Had my first colonoscopy and a tiny polyp was found to be positive for DLBCL. Polyp was removed, but I am undergoing three rounds of R-CHOP.
none. I found a lymph node(1.8cm) in a bad location(above left collarbone)and had it biopsied in 2 days.
None; I was diagnosed accidentally, through an unrelated ultrasound - although, in retrospect I realize I was having night sweats.
Pain and swelling of Lymph nodes
Pea size nodule behind right ear lobe. Felt like hormones were off. cloudy thinking. I remember this feeling when I had cancer in 1999.
Polyp Mass started growing out of nose, lumps on body.
Recurring Anemia, night sweats (just prior to being diagnosed), very vague symptoms
SEVERE itchiness, troubles breathing while laying down, cough
shortness of breath, palpitations, syncopy at times, sometimes night sweats
sickness no appetite,no taste,sores like skin tears so painful, dry mouth,nausea,
started with lump on neck. Only one year after the lump that it got diagnosed, and that is because the lymphoma has already spread to the lower abdomen, the intestine, have to remove part of intestine too!
Sudden appearance one morning of mass (lump) under my right arm.
Sweating, fever, no appetite, swollen kidneys prevented walking, backpain, vomiting.
Thought I had strep throat - face swollen - large lump on coller bone - had hoarse voice
Tired, night sweats and bowel changes. But happened slowly and randomly so I didn't connect the dots.

Nose, Nasal Cavity and Middle Ear Symptoms:

Being at my highest healthiest level of my life. I woke up one day to find a lump under my neck. Otherwise, I have had no symptons of this nasty disease. I am 43, in great phylsical shape, eat very healty, non smoker, non alchol--and totally in denial.
numbness in face, lose of smell, headache, lose of vision in lef eye
One sided runny nose
Ron had suffered breathing problems for some time. He was misdiagnosed with a deviated septum a year ago and referred to a specialist. The specialist simply checked him out and booked him for surgery 9 months down the road. In January the nosebleeds turned to ear bleeds and the headaches became more severe. We went back to the doctor only to be told he had an acute sinus infection. In february Ron underwent surgery for a deviated septum and lo and behold they found a massive tumor was the real cause of all the nosebleeds, headaches and general unwellness.

Oral Cancer Symptoms:

Chronic inflammation of tongue area - lateral left side - pain. 1.4x2.4 cm tumor.
Constant sore throat drugs wouldn't touch, sore neck, ear ache and finally a lump behind my tongue.
Flu like symptons, scaly right palm, diarreha, severe pain in my upper jaw.
Hard lymph node on left side of neck
Initially, trouble swallowing and pain just below the ribcage ... gradually getting worse.
Lump on right side of neck, no pain or irregularities involved
Lump on the left side of neck
Painless fixated enlarged node in my neck. This cancer is insidious. I had no intra oral issues or discomfort all the way to stage 4 even though that was the location of my primary.

Oral Cavity and Pharynx Symptoms:

palpable lymph nodes
Sores in my mouth that would not heal. I told my GP Dr three years ago I thought I have cancer and he laughed at me. Said it was hepries or gingivitus. I took his dumb treatments until my teeth strted moving around in my mouth and turn black. Went to a dentist who I owe so much money to now but he sent me to my ENT. Biopsy came back possitive

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms:

2 swollen lymph nodes in my groin and in hindsight, fatigue. I would have never known if the lymph nodes did not show up.
Abdominal discomfort, bloating, tiredness, but it is called the whisper cancer because you don't really notice symptoms
Abdominal enlargement medically termed as ascites, non productive cough from pneumonia or minimal pleural effusion
Abdominal pain, bloating.
All of those "whispers" that OVCA is noted for...digestive problems, bloating, upset stomach, FATIGUE, and a radiating shoulder pain (that was a tumor on my diaphgram muscle).
all the normal symptoms bloated nausea I even thought it was gall bladder or an ulcer after an inital ultrasound it was diagnosed fast
As they say "It" whispers...OVCA's symptoms are so vague and can be attributed to so many other mundane things that most women are not diagnosed until late in the game.
As they say, ovarian cancer "whispers" and in my mom's case it was true to form. She started eating slightly less, started having slight/occasional heart burn, and was ever so slightly less energetic. Unfortunately, none of us noticed these things until after she was diagnosed. Here are the symptoms/events that led to her diagnosis: The week before my mom went to the doctor she mentioned a few times that her stomach wasn't feeling good and that she wasn't eating too much. That Sunday she felt overly full after having only toast and coffee for breakfast, she continued to feel "bloated" all day and was unable to eat. The next morning her pants were tight around her belly and she was still unable to eat. My sister (who is a nurse) told her to get to the Dr ASAP. Her GP couldn't fit her in until Thursday (3 days later) but my sister told her not to wait and to go to the walk in clinic and request a CT scan. She went and the walk in clinic doc set her up for a CT scan the following day. The next day my moms belly was even bigger than before and she had to stop several times in the parking lot b/c she said she "felt like she was going to pass out" the results were set to her GP who called her in on Wednesday to give her the results. My sister knew then that something was wrong since she suddenly was able to see her on Wednesday. By Thursday she was in to see the doctor who would later become her oncologist.
Back pain, leg numbness, bloating, fatigue
Belly pain - Fatigue
Bloated (looked like I was preganant), constipation, weight gain. The doctor I was seeing insisted it was a gastro thing. Dragged on for 6 wks, until I saw another doctor who sent me to get scanned. Bingo.
bloated lower abdomen, always felt full, exhausted, irregular peiods, digestion problems.
Bloated stomach fatigue painful sex no appetite
Bloating and nagging abdominal ache
Bloating and unable to eat alot.
Bloating, discharge, abdominal pains, extended abdomen
bloating, fatigue, abdominal pain
Bloating, frequent urination, heaviness in my abdomen, irregular periods
Bloating, gas, dizziness, diaherrea
bloating, gas, nausea, painful sex, sense of fullness.
Bloating, high blood pressure, cramping, bleeding inbetween periods, unusual periods, constipation, infertility.
bloating, pain,
bloating, stomach pain, tired all the time.
bloating, tired,
Bloating, tiredness
Bloating. Constipation. Abdominal pain. Increased need to urinate.
Bloating/ fluid in abdomen Back pain Seemingly unending fatigue
Bloating; digestive problems; enlarged belly; irregular periods.
Bloating; unusal weight gain; stomach protruding to 5 months pregnant size; lower abdomen area was too firm to be fat; pain in area of tumor; having a period every two weeks; heavy bleeding day two and three of a four day period; difficulty moving around.
Blood clots in my lungs which makes breathing difficult, pleural effusion which also makes breathing difficult,
cramps (like the kind that you have when ovuating)just sort of different... slight weight gain being just a bit more tired than usual, but ultimately
distented stomach , feeling full after eating small meal , pain , weight gain , edema in legs
Electrolytes plummeted which caused -> no appetite, night sweats/fever, dizziness, headaches, inability to walk, fatigue.
Extended abdomen, my doctor said it looked like I was pregnant or constipated... It hurt to lay down on my stomach, and when I pushed down on my stomach it hurt also
fatigue, bloating, bowel changes, fatigue, frequent urination, fatigue
For nearly a year I had bloating, intestional issues ranging from nausea, vomiting and constipation
frequent urination, constipation fullness
had a bloating in her stomach
heavy periods and unusual discharge, no evidence of ovarian cancer - found that nice surprise during surgery - thank God I pushed for surgery...
heavy periods, abdominal pain, constipation, " pregnant belly "
Heavy periods, pulling feeling in lower right abdomen, gas pains, constipation.
Horrible abdominal pains... "full" feeling after a few bites of food... "pregnant" belly... headaches...
I did not have that many symptoms. I had missed two periods and they did an ultrasound and found a small cyst. Looking back during the summer following that I had nausea and would get full faster than normal.
I found a lump in my neck above my collarbone, and I had been having shortness of breath when speaking and exercising. Also tightness of upper chest when exercising.
I had bloating, weight gain and I was tired a lot.
I had no symptons. Just took a pregnancy test out of the blue that came out positive. This was because the tumor elevated my HCG level. So instead of rejoicing for pregnancy I am now crying with cancer.
I had none. I asked for a thorough checkup after my twin sister was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Sadly, I lost her in 2008.
I really had no symptoms,other than some weightloss
I thought that I had an abdominal obstruction. Severe constipation and swelling of the abdomen.
I was in my 60's and I had abnormal bleeding for years. Even after Hysterectomy I had spotting. Often, I had urgency to urinate. Just before being DX I had pain both in the gall bladder area and stomach.
IBS especially during PMS, Increased and more urgent urination, tinglng in legs due to tumor pressing on spine, pain in stomach while eating, feeling full quickly, difficulty losing weight
In retrospect, I was bloated, but I thought it was just about having 2 kids in the previous three years.
Just noticed a slight bump on the right side of my tummy one morning...
Lots n lots of belching, abnormal vaginal discharge, abdominal pain (thought my appendix had ruptured), bloating, foul smelling poop.
low back pain, similar to ovairan but unrelenting, then it elaclated quickly
None really, maybe a little bloating and abdominal pain. This is the scary thing about ovarian cancer; few women have any symptoms at all.
None until a unknown cyst (and my ovary) ruptured. Originally I was told it must be Stage 3 - but I sought a 2nd opinion.
None! Went to the ER for a pain in stomach that turned out to be a vein that was bleeding due to a strenous kickboxing class the day before. CT scan showed enlarged ovary! Thank god for the gym!!! Got it early!
Not sure if there were any. I did notice a small bump on my lower front abdomen. Also felt pressure on my bladder and occassional pain in my belly prior to bowel movements.
ovarian - bloating, pain in the back that made me fall to my knees. gravitational pain such as an advanced case of hemmorhoids. Breast - no warning; was going for a reduction and they found an in situ mass in the left breast. Spinal - intense lower back pain shooting down the leg. Times of numbness from waist down; falling to the floor or left leg dragging.
ovarian cyst, abnormal periods, bloating weight gain ,pelvic pain
ovarian cyst, abnormal periods, bloating weight gain ,pelvic pain, swollen abdomen
Pain in abdomen that put me in the ER. Vomiting and nausea.
pain in left ovary, frequent urination, difficulty urinating, bloating, constipation/diarrhea, swollen joints, fatigue
Pain in my lower abdomen
pain in side and some intestinal discomfort over a period of time
Painful intercourse, bloating, fullness, constipation, abdominal weight gain, severe lower back pain.
Painful intercourse, bloating, fullness, constipation, abdominal weight gain, severe lower back pain. Also in my left groin area I would get pain that caused difficulty with the left leg at times.
Pelvic pain
Severe abdominal pain, bloating (3 litres of ascites removed from abdomen in early Jan., 2006), severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms masked OVCA symptoms
Severe pain in lower abdomen, swollen and hardened stomach
spent 2 years going to my family doctor complaining of lack of energy and metabolism,weight gain only to be told it was menopause learn to live with it Bloating with ascites pain in lower back especially when vacumning lol june 2011 thought i was constipated and when the hospital did the exray i was full of tumors in my abdomen they took out 10 litres of water from my abdomen
stomach ache
Swollen adbomen cramp feeling full
too long to list but when i woke up the 1st time it looked like I had puff daddys legs then i fell asleep again and when i awoke it looked like i was 24 mos pregnant with a set of baby dinosaur triplets talk about scary!
tummy pain more and more difficult eating almost like an apendicidus.
Unexplained blood clots (DVT and PE).
Weight Gain, aches and pains in my stomach, and feeling full all the time.
weight gain, stomach pains, nausea, "pregnant belly", diarrhea, lower back pains

Pancreas Cancer Symptoms:

abdominal pain when eating solid foods
abdominal pain, loss of apettite, changes in skin color, dry skin
back pains, unable to use the restroom, unable to sleep.
Diahrra (spelled wrong) Jaundice(Twice) Loss Weight, Alot of Pain. In the beginning we didn't have insurance and no one wanted to help. We are middle class. So he got stent put in went back to work, waited for open enrollment got insurance, and then Jaundice again he in for surgery the Whipple, but cancer is wrap a around the portal vein and taking over the whole pancrea, the doctors couldn't get any of it out, but they did bypass to help him digest his food better,
Discomfort just under rib cage, especially after eating. Symptoms came on suddenly--received stage 4 diagnosis one week after onset of symptoms.
Gastrointestinal issues, cramping, blood & oil in stool, fatigue, excessive weight gain, side and back pain, & jaundice.
gastrointestinal problems, cramping etc
Ingestion and cramping, pain after eating, diffuse abdominal pain.
Initial jaundice, weight loss, some stomach discomfort
Jaundice was my only symptom.
Jaundice was the only symptom Dad showed.
Jaundice, cramp pain on left side, vomiting
lose of hair, tiredness loss of patience lucky me i dont actually get sick from chemo but there is no end in sight for treatment as they dont have anyone actually beating this type of cancer so they want to keep me on treatment for as long as my body handles it but i think my mind is going to give out first lol
My mom started with Jaundice.
Numbness on left side slight back pain
Pain in back and upper abdomen,trouble digesting,heartburn,weight loss
pain in middle of ribcage...change in weight (loss of), stool change...tired
Pain in my side...thought is was post-surgery complication. But it wasn't.
Pain in side, jaundice
She was having nausea and bowel troubles for about 12 weeks. When she went in to her md to report her symptoms they decided that she most likely had caught hep a from a new restaurant she had tried. But then she turned yellow. She went back to her md and he took blood and sent it to be tested. when the results came back the doctor called her back in to hear the news in person. He put his arm around my mom and told her she has pancreatic cancer.
Weight loss masked by a diet my father was on at the time of diagnoses.

Peritononeum, Omentum and Mesentery Symptoms:

Urinary only, frequency, tested, no infections, just small amounts of blood, had some bowel changes. Pressure. Weight gain in middle. Bloated a lot, can't finish food

Pleura, Malignant Mesothelioma Symptoms:

Shortness of breath

Prostate Cancer Symptoms:

cant pee, blood clots,bone pain
Elevated PSA and palpable digital rectal exam
Hard to really explain there were changes in sex, things didn't work like it should. And one day we were driving and I had a sharp pain in the area or the prostate. Can't think of anything else.
None
none
None
None
NONE!!
Rising PSA Blood in Urine
Trouble passing urine.

Sarcoma Symptoms:

Almost none, just felt pain in my stomach area
Back in September, I was having a sharp pain on my left side by my groin area and I went to the doctor for an annual check up and my doctor told me it was probably an ovarian cyst and they come and they go. Pain sure did go away and I thought it was nothing till one Wednesday at the end of January the pain woke me up out of my sleep and that was when I knew it wasn't just a 'cyst'
Extreme pain and fatigue
Felt a growing lump on my left glute, or left butt cheek. I first felt it at Thanksgiving in 2006, by the time I went to the doctor six weeks later, the tumor had grown to over 5 cm
heavy bleeding,severe cramps
I did not have any outward signs of a lump or rash etc. I initially noticed a slight ache is my left leg which did not go away. Then, as weeks passed, it was steadily becoming for obvious and the pain, though always an dull ache, at times became very sharp. No amount of Panadol or Anti Flams, even Coedine would touch the pain. My GP had me referred to a Physio as she thought it was Sciatica - so was seeing the Physio and having acupuncture - but this was making my pain worse and was getting unbearable. I notices my toes were now tingly and numb, this was when my GP referred me to hospital, and was admitted. After 8 weeks and been flown and then chopered to 3 different hospitals they found the huge tumor was throughout my whole Left side of pelvis and grown into my sciatic nerve - it was only that pain that indicated I had something wrong with me!!
I had a painless fast growing mass on my left thigh.
Lump on my shoulder and lower back pain.
Mild pain in the shoulder|slight swelling|extreme pain at night|limited movement.
Nicole started losing her eyesight in what doctors called a "paraneoplastic phenomenon" there were dead white blood cells in her eyes blinding her. At the same time a tumor was growning in her left forearm. The tumor was able to spread to lymph nodes and spine and abdomen.
painless large mass located on upper right thigh
Persistant pain in leg (thought it was age degenerative)
Small fissure on tongue
Softball sized tumor in my right chest wall; rib deformity; and extensive back spasms.
There isnt any symptoms with this type of cancer. Its a soft tissue it moves with the body.

Skin Cancer Symptoms:

dark, irregularly shaped lesion on my back

Stomach Cancer Symptoms:

Anemia,lost 67lbs,pain in stomach,black stools,feels full all the time
colon cancer 1989 (surgery and full recovery) bowel cancer 2006 (surgery and full recovery) stomach cancer 2006 (total gastrectomy and full recovery)
extreme stomach pain
Flu like In February, back pain. Most symptoms are now from chemo treatments.
I haven't had any symptoms yet...that I know of
loss of appetite, weight loss, bloating.
Weight loss, no appetite, severe pain, anemia, fear, sadness, no physical energy

Testicular Cancer Symptoms:

After Hurricane Wilma, we had no a/c and in the heat and adjusting myself I felt a small lump/ridge on my left testicle. I ended up waiting 7 months before I went to the physician.
Back pain, testicual soreness
Both of my men had an enlarged testicle. My husband had no tumor markers, but my son had raised tumor markers.
Chronic lower back pain, indigestion and testicular swelling.
dull, persistent testicular pain that was initially muted by ibuprofin.
just the markers in my blood and a small lump on my left testicle.
None
Pain and discomfort
Swolen testicles
Swollen testicle / lump
Testicular swelling, intense lower back pain.

Throat Cancer Symptoms:

A simple sore throat
ear aches, sore throat, teeth aches
Hoarseness ...was treated for allergies for 9 mo. before cancer was found ~
I just thought I had a sore throat
Intermittent enlarged lymph node on the left side of my neck for a period of nearly 4 years. Finally the lymph node (which turned out to be a mass of cancer) got so large that it was difficult to turn my head.
Loss of voice and a lump appearing at the back of my throat.
Lump in neck, hoarseness, sore throat, sick all the time
Mild Persistant Sore Throat
NONE - Tumor discovered following routine examination/prescription for sore throat.
none on neck so far
Sore throat
Sore throat that did not go away
sore throat, discovered with my lung cancer (carcenoma in situ)
Sore throat, difficulty breathing, ear pain
Sore throat, tonsil and lympth node enlargement.
Swollen tonsil, tender lymph gland
Throat : Kept getting a sore throat and difficulty breathing and swallowing. NHL : Tired and skin kept breaking out.

Thyroid Cancer Symptoms:

-Hard, sometimes painless, sometimes tender lump in neck. Turned out to be an enlarged cervical lymph node on the right side of my neck. -Extreme fatigue; tiring out very easily -Low-grade fever -Frequent headaches
A big ol' lump in my throat.
A lump in the throat.
A lump on the left side of my neck.
Bad choking, lost alot of weight in a short period of time, pain in throat & chest, shortness of breath for over 11 yrs. had good TSH levels. Had Hypo and Hyper symptoms at different times. Supposely thought to have thyroiditis 12 yrs before this diagnose.
Before I got diagnosed I was feeling very fatigued and my heart rate was very high. The only reason I was going to the doctor was to get vaccinations for school. I told him about my symptoms and he said he thought it was Hyperthyroidism. He checked my levels and everything came back fine and did for months. My doc kept checking my levels because he was positive it was my thyroid. One day my levels came back abnormal and we went from there! They did an Ultrasound and found a nodule...then did a biopsy. The ENT told me the biopsy looked a little suspicious and he wanted to take the left side of my thyroid out. When he did the surgery he decided to take my whole thyroid. Which now I am glad!!
breast cancer rash thyrid cancer swallowing
Chest pain and back pain from my gallbladder. Cancer was an "incidental" finding.
Didn't even know where thyroid was until ENT doctor told me my thyroid was enlarged and boy was it. 2 large nodules. They were not cancerous though. Weird.
Didn't have any symptoms
Enlarged Thyroid with nodules throughout it.
Fatigue, Constantly clearing my throat, Hoarseness
Fatigue, cough, hoarseness, transient difficulty swallowing, sore throat, nausea, change in bowel habits
Felt pressure on throat like "tight turtleneck", July 2nd. Dr. didn't feel anything so probably just stress or acid reflux. Two weeks later could feel lump on right side. Ultrasound confirmed 2cm mass on August 2, 2010. Fine-Needle Biopsy on September 2, 2010 and the "call" on September 10, 2010.
Found a lump at the front of my throat. When I look back now, the chronic inflammation of my wrists and ankles was a sign that something wasn't right. My heart was also racing, I lost a lot of hair the year before, my joints and muscles were sore all the time. Still suffering from major swelling in my wrists...
Goiter for 2 years and rapidly growing lymphnodes, uncountable until the cut me open.
Hair loss, Weight gain, Depression, Lack of sex Drive, Mood swings, nausea, Migraines
Hard lump on the right side of my neck.
hoarse voice, trouble breathing at times
Hoarseness, lump on neck.
I couldn't swallow food for 3 months. Food seemed to get stuck. After tons of swallowing studies, I was admitted into the hospital where a cardiologist sent me for an ultrasound which found papillary thyroid cancer that had spread to my lymph nodes.
I didn't recognize them as indicating cancer: some trouble swallowing, turtlenecks bothered me, a little hoarseness.
I had a mini-stroke on March 3, 2011. Dr. found a nodule on my thyroid while looking at my caratoid arteries for reason of stroke. I had a fine needle biopsy of thyroid on March 10 and was called the next day with diagnosis of thyroid cancer and a hole in my heart called PFO that caused the mini-stroke. I am thankful for the mini-stroke or I would not have known I had cancer. Looking back I did have symptoms of weight gain, dry skin, brittle nails, and feeling tired. I thought it was because I was older. LOL
i had never felt better in my life. i hardly ever got sick and i really just felt great. i went in to my primary doctor about a lump above my collor bone and he noticed the nodule on my thyroid. the lump over my collar bone was a 4cm cancerous lymph node
I had no symptoms whatsoever.
I had none, and didn't even know what thyroid cancer was. However, my doctor was always looking at my neck and commenting on how big the area was, for many years did ultrasounds until BAM, lump found.
I have always had a big neck and was overweight. When my new doctor saw me, he asked me about it and started the testing.
I started having trouble swallowing food
I was going back and forth for about 3 years before i was diagnoised. my dr found nodules on my throat but i felt fine. After having a ton of tests they finally determined i had cancer
Intermittent hoarseness and difficulty swallowing (thought I had a cold). Grape-sized lump left side of neck.
It's been about 4 years since i have been in and out of appointments trying to find out if i had anything wrong with my thyroid i have had about 4 biopsies and in the past they were all inconclusive. I don't know what other symptoms i have had but since August of this year 2010 i had horrible bronchitis in the middle of summer it lasted for about 4 weeks horrible cough's sore throat killer headaches and lack of appetite. Since them my life has changed when my bronchitis seem to go away i had horrible heart palpitations had to go into the ER because i got so scared from my heart palpitations i was put on High blood pressure medication Norvasc. After that i was very depressed crying all the time i had to change my medication. I then went in for a physical and my doctor felt a lump on the right side of my thyroid she sent me to and ENT and he sent me to yet another ultra sound and another biopsy. I had a follow up appointment with my ENT and he told me that i had hurthle cells and needed to get it checked and removed surgically. My world felt apart and from there on i was frighten to have a surgery done. But i managed to stay strong until now that my doctor told me i had to have everything removed due to thyroid Cancer. I have been trying my best but im a complete wreck.
Just really tired. Does anyone else have a problem with Levothyoxine? geez....
Large lump left side of neck
Large lump on thyroid and surrounding tissue. Progressive tiredness, and increased mood changes.
Large lump/ball in the left side of my neck.
Large noticable lump on right side of neck
Lump in my neck, difficulty swallowing and breathing
lump in neck
Lump on left side of neck near collar bone
Lump on left side of neck. Found on my own while adjusting a necklace.
Lump on neck
Lumps on the neck: GET ALL of them CHECKED OUT no matter how small!
My only symptom was being tired and just not feeling like myself.
no symptoms
No symptoms
no symptoms - just a bulge on the neck!
NONE
none
None
None - during a routine physical, the doctor found a lump on my thyroid.
None - was having neck/back pain. MRI showed an enlarged thyroid. Been taking thyroid supplements for 20 years for hypothyroidism.
none except for feeling the lymph node on the side of my neck.
None initially., but a month prior to surgery I felt like food, pills, etc. were lodged in my throat and would take a good hour plus for my throat to feel normal
None really
None that I thought seemed like cancer, except the large growth in the right side of my thyroid.
None! A completely accidental finding on an MRI for an unrelated issue.
None! Tumor found during a routine pediatric check-up.
None! I actually went in to see my NP about something on my foot, I complained about having had a fever so she checked my glands and found a concerning lump on the left side of my neck. In hindsight though, I think it probably caused my dizziness and migraines all this time, I just never knew.
none, lump found by doctor on annual female exam.
None, my noudle was found by accident.
None, went in because I had lost my voice. GP found large lump on my thyroid (Wednesday), Friday was scheduled with the surgeon for the biopsy, the following Wednesday I was in surgery
None.
None. Genetic testing is the only way I found this.
none. neck was evaluated for unrelated symptoms.
Occassionally strep-like feeling on each side of throat for nine years. I thought it was the weather's change. That's pretty much it. I had cancer scare for two months before surgery/final result. The biopsy came up with many 'possible', 'might', 'maybe' with all names of cancer cells. *UPDATE* Do not ever rely on biopsy results until after the post-surgery result.
Pain in my neck like a bruise under the skin...
Periodic sore throat, thyroid swelling, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (contributing factor, at least).
Semi-large noticeable lump on the right side of neck
Severe insomnia. I sleep on average of 4 hrs a night. (on a good night). Scary how i dont seem to need sleep right now. I have Hyperthyroidism. I guess severe enough to keep me up all hours of the night. And severe *ewwww* Constipation. :P
Slight thickening of my throat, fatigue, mild cough.
Small sore throat, cough and raspy voice.
So tired I want to cry.
Sudden appearance of large lump in my neck is what started it all.
Sudden itching and spreading pain in my left leg moving to my right arm within 12 hrs, then to my right leg, converting to extreme pain. Unable to sleep for over 36 hrs. Dr. expected brain involvement, ordered MRI. No indications of disease. Prescribed gabapentin, was like a miracle. I think because I could sleep. Symptoms abated for some time then returned. I went back to my PCP who had been on this the whole time. He sent me to a neurologist (who was awful) that ran a bunch of torture tests. He then sent me for an MRI of my neck. This is perhaps the best part of the story. When I met with him about the results he coldly said this is not neurological. Nothing else! I had an appointment with my PCP about two weeks later. Upon reading the report he said you have a large nodule on your thyroid (WTF). What a crappy doctor that neurologist was! Didn't say a thing or send a report to my PCP... My PCP went into high gear and ordered an Ultrasound, followed by a biopsy. Bad Findings, consult, and surgery. Great Surgeon, Dr. Glackin. Kind, Listens, Patient, Tender. Both Dr's PCP Levin and Surgeon Dr. Glackin visited and made sure orders were followed and I was comfortable after surgery and the next day. I thought that only happened on TV.
Swollen glands tired all the time and chronic ear infections
Swollen neck, trouble swallowing. Thyroid Gland Right Lobe: Papillary carcinoma 5 mm focus near one pole. Follicular adenoma predominantly macro-follicular type, 4.0 cm. Thyroid Gland Left Lobe: Papillary carcinoma 1.2 cm. Follicular carcinoma 5.0 mm. Follicular adenoma macrofollicular type 3.2 cm diameter.
Swollen sore neck.
Throat soreness, trouble breathing, difficulty swallowing, frequent colds.
Thyroid had numerous nodules that had become larger over time.
Thyroid nodule, increasing in size over a year period - from the size of a pea to larger than a golf ball.
tired all the time
weight gain,tired,high blood pressure.anxity, a lot of Dr. apt but thyroid came back ok,then sore throat,swelling in neck,hoarse voice.

Tongue Cancer Symptoms:

A VERY small sore (grain of sand sized) appeared on my left lateral tongue. It was there for 3 months and a minor nuisance. I thought maybe I had bitten it or ate something sharp like chips. After a 6 mm punch biopsy it flourished and tripled in size in less than a month and became unbearably painful along with frequent stabbing pains in the neck area just below the rear of my earlobe.
A very sore tongue. It hurts to eat and talk.
Lymph node swollen for about 6 months before I went to dr to look at it...DON"T WAIT THAT LONG. No other symptoms.
My daughter Sarah noticed a sore on her tongue. Thought it was from biting it. she went to a doctor. He diagnosed her with thrush, gave her meds and sent her on her way. Meds did nothing.. she went back to the same doctor for a 2nd and 3rd time. He told her there was nothing more he could do for her and to stop wasting both his and her time. My daughter lived with this sore on her tongue for over a year.She woke up one morning in horrible pain and her tongue was black. She went to see her personal doctor, She sent Sarah to a ear,nose and throat doctor. That next day he did a biopsy on her tongue. The day after that 2-4-2010 she called me and told me she had cancer. This cancer spread to her lymph nodes then to her lungs. She passed away on 12-26th-2010.
Sore in back of tongue
Sore throat.
Strange taste and loss of taste but no pain, no lumps or other symptoms. Discovered during a routine MRI. I thought it was sinus trouble.
While on the computer, I felt a lump in my neck. I went for a biopsy and it came back positive for Squamous Cell Carcinoma. The scary thing is I was at my healthiest time of my life as far as eating and exercising and showed NO other signs of being sick.
White spot on my tongue that turned into a huge red lump. My pcp kept telling me that is was an ulcer that was being caused by an infection in my body. Finally almost a year later when i could no longer take the pain i finally demanded he send me for a biopsy.

Tonsil Cancer Symptoms:

3 month PET Scan showed cancer on the soft palate and suspicious lymphnodes. 01/03/2011 Tumor on sternum, lung.
a lump on my right side of neck...no pain only mild pain in throat area from post outpatient surgery when they did exploratory biposy surgery and took pieces of tissue out
A lump on the side of my neck.
bad breath
dry mouth, lump on left side of throat
ear ache, sore throat.
Ear pain and noticeable growth in my throat which did not go after 3 treatments of antibiotics.
Ear pain for apx. 3 years. Noticed swollen tonsil 3 months
Early in 2009, I noticed an extremely dry irritation in my throat that was constant. In April-May I noticed I was having difficulty swallowing. Found out in May that my right tonsil was enlarged.
Enlarged lymph node on the right side of the neck. Wouldn't respond to anti-biotics. Was biopsied and found to positive for metastic squamous cell carcinoma.
Fatigue for a couple of weeks then a swollen lymph node on the right side of my neck. Low grade temp. Thought I had come down with a virus. A few weeks later, a couple more lymph nodes popped up on the right side of my neck.
Feeling like something small was caught in my throat.
Felt like I was swallowing my uvula. CT Scan on September 1, 2009 showed tests "within an acceptable range". Biopsy performed on September 17, 2009 showed cancer.
Found a lump in rt. side of neck one night at the dinner table. No other symptoms at all.
Found a lump on the right side of my neck otherwise I would have never known!
Had a sore throat for awhile. Started to hurt on the left side when I yawned. When I felt something like a hairball when I swallowed. I went to the doctor. I was put on antibiotics for possible strep. When that didn't work I was sent to an ENT and he ordered a cat scan of the left neck and tonsil area. It came back showing a mass on the left tonsil and base of tongue.
HAD LUMP ON RIGHT SIDE OF NECK THEY THOUGHT IT WAS THE PATROID GLAND TUMOR AND WENT TO REMOVE IT AND FOUND CANCER ON TONSIL REMOVED 26 LYMPH NODES OF THE 26 ONLY 2 HAD CANCER..
he just looked for some reason in his mouth and found a lump.
Husband had NO symptoms until a swollen lymph node in his neck.
I felt a slight tickle on the back of my mouth, and noticed a swollen left tonsil with white stuff on the tonsil. I called my DR immediately and was told I had cancer the same day. March 2,2011
I felt as if a had to constantly clear my throat and had trouble sleeping on my left side or back. I was originally diagnosed with sleep apnyea in 2008 and it was only a year later during a visit to mu chiropractor that he noted an enlargement of my right tonsil. I consulted my GP doctor and my dentist who only asked if it hurt, it didn't, and said they would not recommend getting my tonsils out at age 53. It was 3 months later that I had any pain and finally went to an ENT specialist who sent me for the tests that revealed the cancer.
I had a lump in my right side of my neck, I thought it was swollen glands. It started getting bigger, but no other symptoms.
I had noticed a lump on the right side of my neck but neglected to see my doctor. The only reason i did was to get a recently reclassified allergy prescription filled. She noticed the lump and the bells and whistles went off! That day i was at the hospital for tests.
I thought I had a cold and a minor soar throat. Went into my doctor who thought I had tonsillitis and gave me two weeks of antibiotics. I took them and they didn't help. He referred me to an ENT who took one look in my mouth, sat down, and told me it was cancer. He took biopsies of the tonsil which confirmed that it was cancer. He then referred me to the Porter Cancer Clinic and my surgeon. The rest is history...
I was extremely tired all the time, and the only symptom that brought the cancer to light was that it was growing outward. I thought it was a swollon tonsil.
It started out when i was sitting at my desk rubbing my neck and i felt a small lump on my left side.
Just a lingering sore throat. Almost immediately after being diagnosed I grew a huge lump on the right side of me neck. I read the doctor's notes, "Mr Fink has a large nodule on the right side of his neck that can be seen from a distance."
large lump
large tumor, visible on the left side of the neck
Left side of my neck just below my jawbone was "aching" one night. I felt a little lump with my tongue. I went into the bathroom, stuck my finger down my throat and felt a lump. I left a message that night for my dentist, who saw me following morning and sent me to an ENT. He couldn't help me because he doesn't take insurance. So he sent me to another ENT. Next day, I had preliminary tests (Friday) and Monday I had my biopsy. And as they say the rest is history
Lump in neck, slight sore throat
Lump in right side of neck
Lump in right side of neck
Lump inside right side of neck
Lump left side of neck, was the only system noticed.Tonsils always a problem
Lump left side of neck.
Lump on left neck didn't change in size or color or pain level even after antibiotics
Lump on left side of neck
Lump on left side of neck.
Lump on left side of throat.
Lump on my neck discovered on 11/13/11. Went to my PCP, he prescribed antibiotics and a CT. CT results did not rule out cancer, so an ultrasound guided fine needle biopsy was ordered and performed on 12/1/11. The malignant result was given to me on 12/5/11.
Lump on neck that went away followed by swollen right tonsil.
Lump on right side of throat. Felt like popcorn kernel stuck in throat. Abscessed and bled August 31, 2011. Went to see ENT September 6, 2011.
Lump on side of left neck, thought it was a cyst, after two weeks it wasn't smaller so ENT biopsied lump and left tonsil - abnormal cells found. Tonsillectomy one week later revealed squamous cell carcinoma in left tonsil and mass in neck.
Lump on the left side of my neck
Lump on the right side of neck
lump on the right side of neck
lymph node swelling and sore throat
Minor sore throat and ear ache.
Misdiagnosed for 2 years...sore throat, feeling of something in throat, gagging. Diagnosed with reflux..UGHHHHHHHH- stage 4 when properly diagnosed.
my dad had a lump on the right side of his neck, that we found out was the cancer (metastasized)
my tongue bumped against a lump
none
None, No pain. Constant feeling of something stuck in my throat, Left swollen tonsil noticed by my wife. Swollen left cervical Lymph nodes (2).
None, really. A lump in the neck and an enlarged tonsil.
None. Cancer was discovered on my right tonsil by chance. I went in for a Heart Ablation for my A-Fib and the Anesthetist saw a growth on my tonsil. The Electrophysiologist did not see it but told my Wife I should have it checked by an ENT.
Noticed lump in left side of neck that did not go away
One swollen, painless tonsil - diagnosed as strep throat. Did not respond to strep treatment. Had dentist look at it, he said "it looks a little swollen"... that did not satisfy me, I called an ent and made an appointment.
Ongoing sore thoat - Was thought to be infection, then abscess then tonsil stone. Not until tonsilectomy was cancer discovered.
Persistant sore throat that would not go away with antibiotics Blood in saliva.
small lump found whilst saving no more than that from that the journey began as they say
Small lump on left side of neck
small lump on left side of neck lymph node tumours no pain no other symptoms
sore throat asymtrical tonsil
sore throat & I thought I had a swollen gland
Sore throat that lasted for two weeks. Enlarged left tonsil. White patches in back of throat. Most recently discomfort in left eardrum.
Sore throat that wouldnt go away
sore throat, deeper voice, lump in neck.
Sore throat, ear ache; hurts to talk
Sore throat, what we thought were nose bleeds 4cm tonsil tumour, 2cm lymph node tumour Stage 3
Sore throat; lump on neck.
Started out as a sore throat. My PCP prescribed antibiotics with a caveat that if this didn't clear it up then contact a throat specialist. After 10 days of antibiotics no improvement so I contacted the specialist. One look confirmed to her that my left tonosil was indeed malignant. I was further referred to an Otolaryngology surgeon who performed the biopsy confirming it was cancerous. A PET Scan further revealed that one lymph node was also suspected to be malignant.
started with sore throat, then tonsilectomy, then came back that my husband had cancer
Started with what I thought was a swollen lymph node from a sinus infection. later idenetified two nodes were necrotic
Swelling in left side of neck, tumor on left tonsil.
Swelling on left neck found one morning in November 2010
swollen left tonsil
Swollen lymph node beside that I feel great.
Swollen lymph node on right side of neck that did not respond to antibiotics
Swollen lymph node on the right side of my neck. Post surgery, official classification TX, N2b, M0
swollen lymph node on the right side on neck. that's it!
Swollen lymph nodes in neck
Swollen neck that went away with antibiotics...came back a week later
Swollen right gland on my tonsil that would not go away.
White lump on tonsil, weight loss, tired.
Woke up one day while on vacation with a swollen neck and a bit of a fever. Both went away in a few days but a lymph node remained swollen. Went in for my annual physical shortly after I returned and my primary care physician gave me antibiotics and a referal to an ENT. Had a CT scan, then a Fine Needle Aspiration where they found abnormal cells, then a PET scan which confirmed the cancer.

Ureter Cancer Symptoms:

Initial symptom Uterine Bleeding in 2007. Recurrance in July 2008, Abdominal Pain.

Urinary Bladder Cancer Symptoms:

None really. Just had to pee a lot and often but it was never painful just annoying.

Vulva Cancer Symptoms:

Pain

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