What are Cancer Symptoms? List from Cancer Survivors
The below is a list that has been posted by the bloggers in this cancer community. There are 7577 cancer fighters that are members here. This is what they said, not what the doctors or nurses will tell you.
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Breast Cancer Symptoms
What Breast Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
All lymph nodes on one side of body swelled w/ low grade fever. lump in breast became noticeable. Turned out to be cyst in the shape of upside down U. Inside the U was what turned out to be the DCIS only seen in ultrasound bright red from the increased circulation contrasted to nearby tissue.
Nothing other than a annoying lump.
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.
Swollen lymph nodes in neck, fatigue, low hgb. Dry skin
Bloody nipple discharge from one breast only. Tenderness with (initially) no palpable or detectable (except by MRI) tumor.
lump
shooting zap of pain through nipple
A small pea sized lump undermy left breast
None. Detected in a routine 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.
None...found with regular mammogram
Anger. Fear. Loss of control.
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 that’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.
I found a small lump in my left breast. Four mammograms, an ultrasound and a biopsy later, I was diagnosed with IDC.
Lump in right breast
None, found on a mammogram
I found a lump in my right breast just a few weekks after my mammogram.
I found lump in shower; had acute pain there; mammo didn't show; ultrasound did.
too many to list
Lump and indention at breast site
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.
Oblong grape-size lump under breast along bra band-line.
none found on routine mamo
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!
None. Absolutely nothing. I work a 60 hour work week and thought fatigue was inherent to the job.
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.
Prostate Cancer Symptoms
What Prostate Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
elevated psa
No symptoms
Gleason 9 (5+4), Stage T-4
Biopsy
Rising PSA
Blood in Urine
none,
Gleason score 9. Cancer already outside prostate so elected radiation over surgery.
little or none prior to diagnosis
PSA 4.0
Urinary difficulty
tender and sensitive to touch sound taste EVERYTHING highten sensors ,headaches, sleepy, general something cant be right feeling. hasnt been diagnosed. Hasnt skipped a single relative either. Recently been told to get several biopsies
High PSA, Biopsy Gleason Score of 9 (5/4)
Urine stream weak. Not emptying fully.
cant pee, blood clots,bone pain
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.
bones and mets
None other than slightly elevated PSA
BPH TYPE SYMPTOMS BUT RECENTLY STARTED GETTING UTI SYMPTOMS IN ADDITON. ANTIBIOTICS PARTIALLY CURED UTI SYMPTOMS.
NONE!!
Hardly any - sore hip I attributed to physical activity
psa-1.2--jumped to 5.2 in 4 months--prostate exam & bladder scan -hidden then found-44%-robotic surgery--caught and removed--no spreading-still under the 5 yr.curse--every 6 months doc visits
Pain, Urinary Retention, Blood Clots Bleeding, Anemia. Constipation, did I say blood clots.
Elevated psa
Neuropathy and fatigue
High PSA
Lung Cancer Symptoms
What Lung Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
tingling down right arm
Sore neck
Pain in back, weight loss very quick
Couphing constant,shortness of breath,bloody sputum,fatigue
coughing, flu like symptoms, bronchitis,
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
none, incidental finding
Very weak chronic cough hoarseness
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.
My left thigh was giving me pain for months
shortness of breath, light pains just below her shoulder, some nausea and loss of appetite, gas
Breathlessness
Pain in side and back, shortness of breath
He has had enlarged lymph nodes, back pain due to cancer in his spine, and cough/difficulty breathing due to lymphangitic spread. Those symptoms are currently under control due to treatment. Currently, he experiences lower body/leg pain with no known cause.
coughing blood, very hard to breathe while working at physically intensive job
Blurry Vision, wavy lines
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.
weight loss, and a surprise mri after a gall bladder removal surgery. Hands and feet always cold. No cough, sometimes phlegm in throat, sinus headaches, chronic sinusitis even after surgery. Bags under my eyes and pale skin that wouldn't go away. A limp in my right foot.
Hard to swallow,low fevers
Cough, tumors in lymph nodes in lungs, metastasized in right hip
Temporary blindness to left eye
Hip pain and eventual fracture.
twenty years ago, coughing and spitting up blood.
Fatigue, headaches due to brain mets
Shortness of breath, which almost entirely disappeared after my first chemo
Bladder Cancer Symptoms
What Bladder Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Bleeding in your urin, blood clots in your urin
Tumor on the kidney. Initial symptom was blood in the urine. It was followed much later by higher Creatine levels and then severe abdominal pain.
Bleeding. Nauseous. Pain.
Bloody urine, pain in the kidneys and bladder.
I began passing blood in my urine. That'll scare the daylights outta ya.
Visible bright red blood in urine. No pain at first.
bladder issues, metastases in peritennial lining
Blood In urine
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Cancer Symptoms
What Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Initially a painless palpable lump in the groin area at the top of my left thigh. No other symptoms associated with this disease.
Fatigue, shortness of breath, persistent cough, abdominal pain
Fatigue, swelling, depression, and so much more.
Chronic cough
left nostril and ear were clogged
night sweats, trouble swallowing, shallow breathing, difficulty breathing, severe pinching in back due to the tumor pushing on my lung
Fatigue,Shortness Of Breath Itchy Skin and
Enlarged Lymph Node In Groin
I had no symptoms. Chest pressure and shortness of breath due to iron deficiency anemia resulted in the CT scan that found my tumor.
Night Sweats, fatigue, high WBC
none. I found a lymph node(1.8cm) in a bad location(above left collarbone)and had it biopsied in 2 days. Now, the cancer has returned in my neck. Plans are for more chemo and BMT.
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!
abdominal pain
Thought I had strep throat - face swollen - large lump on coller bone - had hoarse voice
Recurring Anemia, night sweats (just prior to being diagnosed), very vague symptoms
Night Sweats
Wheezing from throat
Lack of energy
Occasional night sweats, mild pain in stomach, some fatigue.
SEVERE itchiness, troubles breathing while laying down, cough
Weight loss, fatigue, itchiness (10 cm tumour was blocking my bile duct), flashes of fever
Tumor. Impaired movement, walking. Really sore abdomen.
NAUSEA, Fatigue, irritated, pain
VOMITING
loss of appetite, fatigue, drenching night sweats, fevers, consistent weight loss, extreme backache, itchy skin
Night sweats, back pain, weight loss, loss of appetite.
Back aches, fever spikes, rapid weight loss, night sweats
Had a small lump come up on left upper arm, grew from pea size to golf ball size in three days.
Horrible night sweats, fatigue, that feeling of knowing something is wrong but the Drs all tell you just need Prozac. Finally a lump came up under my armpit.
Melanomas of the Skin Cancer Symptoms
What Melanomas of the Skin Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
went in for a checkup, was referred for a specialist, had it removed no issues. Went in again after picking at a spot that I didnt know was a mole and it bled. Went in to have it removed and the rest is history- and the beginning of my journey began. Have since had over 20 spots removed
Itching, Bleeding, Red flat or raised areas
mosquito looking bump that appeared out of nowhere and then a black dot appeared in the corner 4 months later
bad skin
Found a rather large mole on upper right shoulder when I was in high school. Kept an eye on it. It kept getting larger….began as dime size changed into almost half dollar size within 8 years and had developed 3 darker dots on the inside of the mole towards the middle. Also raised a bit higher off the skin.
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No symptoms, and no primary found on skin or otherwise. A solitary pulmonary nodule was found via unrelated CT scan of my chest. Monitoring revealed that the nodule grew from 6.6mm to 1.1cm within 4 months, so surgery was opted. It was the surgical pathology which revealed the cancer, and later the full pathology as melanoma.
Painless mass under jaw, likely lymph node. Fatigue. Flu like symptoms at growth. 4cm tumor under jaw and 4cm in left frontal lobe.
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.
Lost some of my version and pressure and pain
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 . . .
pretty much A symptomatic
Adnormal mole removed 1/1000 of a millimeter before glands had to be removed
No skin symptoms. Swollen Lymph Node was noticed - upon removal, and biopsy, Stage IV Melanoma was diagnosed.
Foot/leg would not heal just a small red spot.Nose just a sun spot melanoma. Foot leg first surgery 5/27/14 nose 10/21/14
Severe pain tumors
Had a mole on leg that changed color within a year
Assymetry of Mole on Back
Mole that grew now shortness of breath
Weight loss abdominal pain nausea loss of appetite night sweats
Kidney Cancer Symptoms
What Kidney Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Blood in urine, pain in flank
blood in my urine
fatigue, night sweats, feeling cold during day, sharp pain in back
Tenderness in the upper left side, night sweats
Blood in urine and flank pain
Back and leg pain
Abdominal pain, back pain, nausea, fatigue
Blood in urine Dec 2010, night sweats. Thought night sweats were due to peri-menopause, go figure.
didn't show any
flank pain, gross hematuria
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.
Pain in the back and fatique.
tumor found while performing MRI for possible spinal stenosis from a prior injury.
None q
Blood in urine, nausea (November 2007)
Pain in abdomen (recurrence, February 2011)
Blood in urine and left hip pain
Blood in urine, pain, spasms
Shortness of breath.....seriously that was it!
Fatigue, Weightloss, Nausea, Loss of appetite
Nothing yet, tumor is small. Found it while looking for gall stones due to unusual blood-work results. Thank goodness my doctor took the abnormal blood results seriously enough to recommend an ultrasound = early detection.
I woke up out of a dead sleep with a terrible pain in my side. When I got up, I also had blood in my urine. I was convinced that it was a kidney stone. My husband was working out of town at the time, so I was at home alone. It continued to hurt so badly that I decided to call in sick to work and go to the emergency room at our local hospital. I was given something for pain and went for tests. Imagine my surprise and shock when the doctor came into to the room and sat down and matter of factly told me that I had a huge tumor on my kidney and that I would probably lose my kidney and have to have chemo. To say that I was stunned does not begin to describe the emotions that I felt sitting there alone as he blurted this out with no preface or softening of the blow. I called my daughters and they came to the hospital , and they called their daddy, but did not tell him what was wrong because I was afraid of him knowing that and trying to drive over 300 miles home. They called in a kidney specialist who would be coming to see me, but I had already mentally made up my mind that I would walk right out and go to the University of Alabama Birmingham and its renowned cancer center. The doctor came in and explained everything to me in depth and how he was going to attack it and get rid of it. I was completely at ease with him and he convinced me that I could beat it and that he would help me, so I stayed.I had a full, open nephrectomy to remove my left kidney. It was a long and arduos surgery, but a successful one. It was contained within the kidney and ha not reached the renal vein. I was, and am one of the lucky ones. Kidney cancer rarely has symptoms. It is usually too late when you discover it. I credit God for the fact that it was found, and that I found the right doctor and made it through. I will never be the same, that's for sure. I have serious back issues from the position I was in for the long surgery. My huge scar has adhesions and can be painful with the wrong kind of movement, but I am so fortunate. It was and is a time that strengthened my faith and reliance on God. They say that your biggest trials can be your greatest testimony, and I feel that is true. I have had the ooportunity to talk and help others as they have faced this awful disease.
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.
Blood in urine, flank pain and tiredness
None. Was diagnosed incidentally on MRI for unrelated issues.
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.
Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms
What Pancreatic Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Pain in back and upper abdomen,trouble digesting,heartburn,weight loss
, stomach pain/pain right rib cage/ bloating/ belching/
stomach pain
Unrelenting pain in the upper belly
Unable to eat or drink. Abdominal pain.
Abdominal Pain, back pain, dark colored urine(prior to stent), elevated billirubin, constipation
Initially, back pain in December 2011, test done, Doctor said it was just arthritis. Severe pain started in his side and stomach and he had weight loss 6 weeks before he was diagnosed.
Oncologist said that the back pain back in December 2011 was probably when the cancer started.
Ingestion and cramping, pain after eating, diffuse abdominal pain.
Jaundice, chronic pancreatitis
Stomach/back pain, weight loss, fatigue
gastrointestinal problems, cramping etc
Extreme weight loss, stomach reflux, heart palpitations, itchy skin, jaundice
pain in middle of ribcage...change in weight (loss of), stool change...tired
Jaundice and back pain
my daughter had diarrhea and weight loss...glad we all told her to go to the doctors for a check up when she did
jaundice, itching, dark urine, clay colored stools
None that I noticed. But an odd, recurring pain in my right groin area for several years kept me questioning my doctors until they finally did an ultrasound and found the mass on my pancreas.,
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.
Started with severe nausea and elevated blood sugars.
bloating, pain, anorexia
Stomach pain, extreme fatigue
Loss of weight and stomach pain
back pains, unable to use the restroom, unable to sleep.
Jaundice was my only symptom.
Had no deffinate symptoms just a pain in my lower abdomen doctors thought could be appendicitus, reoccuring heartburn which I suffered with for many years
Oral Cancer Symptoms
What Oral Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
yup (2007)
Sore teeth, and had a weird feeling on the roof of my mouth -- as if I burned it on some hot food.
Chronic inflammation of tongue area - lateral left side - pain. 1.4x2.4 cm tumor.
sore gums, lump in gum
Initially, trouble swallowing and pain just below the ribcage ... gradually getting worse.
Swollen node in neck left side. Left side mass at base of tongue with two nodes involved, no diagnosis yet
Lump on the left side of neck
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
Lump near right tonsil that was painless. No one could see it at first but it developed into what looked like an ulcer. I insisted on an MRI which showed nothing but swelling. After another month another doctor insisted on a biopsy and my ENT agreed to remove the entire tonsil to biopsy it.
Hard lymph node on left side of neck
Tumor on back of tongue
Constant sore throat drugs wouldn't touch, sore neck, ear ache and finally a lump behind my tongue.
Pain in mouth
palpable lymph nodes
Lump on right side of neck, no pain or irregularities involved
Lethargy, very notable tumors on neck, neck/head shoulder tension/migrains,
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
What Ovarian Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
I really had no symptoms,other than some weightloss
Didn't have any. That is why ovarian cancer is called the silent killer.
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.
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.
weight gain, stomach pains, nausea, "pregnant belly", diarrhea, lower back pains
none prior to diagnosis
Bloating, Frequent urinating and very light spotting
Pain, felt a large lump
I had none. I asked for a thorough checkup after my twin sister was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Sadly, I lost her in 2008.
Swollen adbomen cramp feeling full
pain in side and some intestinal discomfort over a period of time
For 2-3 months I noticed that my belly was getting bigger. My belly buttom was tender to touch. I had frequent urination as well.
bloating, rapid weight gain, fatigue, abdominal pain and pressure, abnormal periods
spotting
Bloating, fatigue, lower abdominal pain
Bleeding, Abdominal Pain
fatigue, severe heartburn, frequent urination, irregular bowel movements and pain
None really, maybe a little bloating and abdominal pain. This is the scary thing about ovarian cancer; few women have any symptoms at all.
here's the clunker for ovarian cancer: symptoms are a million vague things that doctors brush off as "not cancer": irritable bowel syndrome, back pain, bloating. if you are otherwise healthy, there's no reason on earth you'd suspect it. by and large doctors don't think about any of those things as possibly cancerous. if you're even the slightest bit overweight (read: not anorexic), your doctor will tell you all of those things are cause by how fat you are. i wish i were lying.
Bloating/ fluid in abdomen
Back pain
Seemingly unending fatigue
Currently in treatment...
bloating
Bloating
low back pain, similar to ovairan but unrelenting, then it elaclated quickly
Heavy periods, pulling feeling in lower right abdomen, gas pains, constipation.
Thyroid Cancer Symptoms
What Thyroid Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
fatigue, pain
Lump in throat, swollen thyroid. Since I am a control freak, I pushed both my daughter and the doctors to investigate.
Absolutely none - found by mistake
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.
HAD MISDIAGNOSIS FOR 6 MONTHS UNTIL I TOOK X-RAY HAD A PROBLEM BREATHING GAVE SIGN SIMILAR TO BRONCHCAITIS......, SHORTNESS OF BREATH BEFORE DIAGNOSIS...DEVELOPED BLOOD CLOT WHILE TAKING TREATMENT IN 2011.....
Large noticable lump on right side of neck
Large lump left side of neck
None, my noudle was found by accident.
swollen neck, fatigue
Chest pain and back pain from my gallbladder. Cancer was an "incidental" finding.
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
Large lump/ball in the left side of my neck.
None - was having neck/back pain. MRI showed an enlarged thyroid. Been taking thyroid supplements for 20 years for hypothyroidism.
Shooting pains in neck, fatigue, brain fog
Problems swallowing food, throat pain in the morning, horseness
hoarse voice, trouble breathing at times
Lump on side of the neck, weight gain, shortness of breath, chest tightness, neck pain
All symptoms I did not associate to be thyroid cancer related-- but they were
felt like I had something stuck in the back of my throat
Small palpable lump on neck
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.
Swollen glands tired all the time and chronic ear infections
Two new nodules showed up on my five-year cancer CT for lymphoma. Subsequent ultrasound and then biopsies revealed papillary carcinoma. Total thyroidectomy performed 6/10/15, now starting the process for radioactive iodine ablation therapy.
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.
Goiter for 2 years and rapidly growing lymphnodes, uncountable until the cut me open.
I didn't recognize them as indicating cancer: some trouble swallowing, turtlenecks bothered me, a little hoarseness.
Stomach Cancer Symptoms
What Stomach Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
loss of appetite, weight loss, bloating.
Lots of pain. Pain when he eats.
Heartburn, feeling bloated, anemic, iron deficient, tired.
Flu like In February, back pain.
Most symptoms are now from chemo treatments.
Not able to eat and bloated stomach
extreme stomach pain
Vomiting, bloating, abdominal distintion, back pain
Bleeding ulcer couldn't swallow certain types of food weight loss fatigue
Weight loss, no appetite, severe pain, anemia, fear, sadness, no physical energy
colon cancer 1989 (surgery and full recovery)
bowel cancer 2006 (surgery and full recovery)
stomach cancer 2006 (total gastrectomy and full recovery)
Nausea,vomiting,abdominal and chest pain, major weight loss ,and bone pain.
Stomach pain, loose stools, indigestion, heartburn, vomiting and nausea, fatigue.
Swollen abdomen, persistent nausea
Light headed, weak, low energy, dark stools, low blood count, led to the tests and diagnosis. Tony had several symptoms for years, discomfort after a meal, difficulty swallowing...he mentioned it to all his doctors over and over, but no one picked up on it that it could be stomach cancer. In the navy he had excessive exposure to asbestos, so his lungs were checked, but not his stomach.
Weight loss 30lbs+, vomiting, nausea, small appetite.
Vomitting, lose of weight, bloating, difficulty eating and drinking
Anemia,lost 67lbs,pain in stomach,black stools,feels full all the time
Brain Cancer Symptoms
What Brain Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
had a fit
Tingling in his left ear.
Had 1 Seizure. MRI found BT, after surgery put on 1000mg of Keppra daily for cheap insurance.
Weird feelings in my head, migraines, fatigue
No symptoms prior to a seizure June 3, 2013
Hearing damage, little to no balance, extreme exhaustion, and loss of hair.
can't control body movement, body balance, eyes problem
Severe Headaches, high bp, vomitting
Asymptomatic (now) tumor was discovered in an MRI for a different issue.
Discovered incidentally in MRI.
Seizure
right side of my body is numb
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.
PANYPOPITUITARISM DIABETES INSIPIDUS IMMUNO COMPROMISES ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY
Severe headaches, dizziness, fainting spells, constant nausea.. general unwell feeling.
Terrible headaces and sick to my stomach.
Headaches, suddenly forgetting where they are, simple math calculations are hard, dragging of the left foot and inability to turn to the left
headaches
Seizures in left arm and left leg, headaches
your worst headache imaginable, throwing up bile, vision loss
Lost 40lbs, constant vomiting,major headaches, seizures.
headaches , vomitting
pain in head slurred speech delirium hypertension
Seizures
Headache, Lack of Appetite, Weakness, Poor Balance, Migraine, Dehydration, Constipation
Multiple Myeloma Cancer Symptoms
What Multiple Myeloma Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
bone pain, fatigue
plasmacytoma on skull, tired, anemic, post stem cell transplant 6/26/15,hypercalcemia, just plain yucky and Kidney damage level 4
Vertebrae compressions, 3 broken ribs all vertebrae fractured, massive calcium in blood,nausea, bone pain.
bone pain ,tired all the time immune system a little low ,platelets low 109
tired, tired, tired
none really
Severe back pain, fractures in 4 discs, hypercalcemia, anemia
symptoms began with weight loss and fatigue - then burning pain in the shoulders and very swollen knees - renal failure led to the cancer diagnosis - after 9 plus months of seeing different doctors to find out what was wrong!
Spinal cord compression
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,
None, and I am cancer free.
Multiple spinal compression fractures, fatigue, nausea, spike in M Protein
back pain, lethargy
High amount of calcium
Weakness, fatigue, chemo brained, achiness
nausea
Bone Pain
Fatigue,dry skin, constipation, occassional hip pain only at night. Never had any other bone pain.
fatigue, aching joints
Sternum bone pain which has evolved into rib-cage pain. Very high M-protein in urine, also seen as M-spike in blood. Elevated calcium levels in blood. Kidney damage at CKD-3. Myeloma cells in bone marrow at 20% found thru bone marrow biopsy.
Colon and Rectal Cancer Symptoms
What Colon and Rectal Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
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.
Extreme fatigue, abdominal bloating, diarrhea
problems passing stools, some blood in stools, extended abdomen, feeling like I had a bladder infection, tired
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.
Bleeding per anum
Rectal bleeding, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, tired all the time, abnormal heartbeat
constipation,
nausea,abdominal distension,pain,obstruction
Lower abdominal pain.
fatigue, fecal changes in color size, finally blood in stool
Severe weight loss in very short time
Typical
Extreme Fatigue
Abdominal pain
No initial symptoms.
Only symptom was some crackling when exhaling when I layed down to sleep.
Diarrhea. Bad stomachs pains. Vomiting.
BLOODY STOOLS, PAIN WHEN SITTING,CONSTIPATION, DIARRHEA
None, found on a routine colonoscopy.
changes in stool, bleeding.
Passing blood and lower back pain
Extreme change in bowel habits leading up to complete constipation (blockage) and weight loss
Rectal bleeding, fatigue, low back pain, left hip and sciatic pain.
Constipation, pain in my left side. I actually gained weight. I am a little disappointed as most people lose weight.
blood in stool
Liver Cancer Symptoms
What Liver Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Ascites pain Nausea fatigue bruising
Weight loss, lack of appetite ,
Tiredness, loss of appetite, weakness
Tierdness, constantly cold.
i will tell you
lower back pain on right side
fatigue
stomach upset
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!
Felt a bump under my left rib
Acute pain in right side initally.
Swollen belly, feels hard
Vomiting
Pain
Can't eat, violent coughing, chills and shakes, weight gain, pretty much feeling like crap all the time
pain in back and stomach, stomach distended, nausea, internal timeclock completely off whack,
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
Fatigue, and a little bit of pain on right side below ribcage and lower back
Pain under right rib cage and in back. Thought it was my gallbladder only. I was trying to hold on until I got a job with benefits. Pain got to be to much. Finaly went to a clinic. That LNP told me it was indigestion, I knew it wasnt but went home with a perscription for tagament. Several weeks latter went back, she this time said it was acid reflux. Two days latter called and insisted that she send me for an ultrasound. Went and watched as the technician face turned white and she excused herself in search of a radiologist.
tumors
Overwhelming Fatigue
weakness, shortness of breath, pain in right shoulder, bloating
Extreme back pain, weight loss, tired
Stomach bloating, depression, tired
Fatigue, insomnia, joint,muscle and bone pain.
None at all. It's at a very early stage.
B-ultrasound，The right lobe of the liver was found to have a slightly high 1.5cm*1.5cm light mass
Cervical Cancer Symptoms
What Cervical Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Heavy irregular bleeding, bleeding during intercourse, cramping, problems with digestion, urination & poohing. Back pain at times ~ burning sensation in abdomine.
none whatsoever....
Unfortunately I ignored the symptoms for some time. I was experiencing lower back pain that became severe over time. I had irregular bleeding - thought I was pre-menopausal.
Post-coital bleeding at times for about 9-10 months
Pelvic pain
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)
My left leg swelled to twice the size of my right. My periods had been irregular but I thought it was menapause.
Short of breath, pain, fatigue, sadness
heavy vaginal bleedin.cramps
Had irregular bleeding between periods for about 2 months, bleeding was sometimes heavy w/clots, felt pressure in pelvic area, lil' bit of cramping
spotting after sex and a couple of bacterial infections. Normal pap less that a year before diagnosis.
Swollen right leg.
spotting in between periods,tired most of the time
Heavy bleeding and clotting between periods, pelvic pain, leg pain, abnormal pap
Bleeding and constant discharge. cramping pain in pelvic area with discomfort down the front of left thigh
Bleeding after intercourse, prolonged periods, fatigue
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.
fatigue, irritable, cramps
Abnormal bleeding,light headedness,night sweats
spotting & bleeding after intercourse
post menopausal
fatigue & low back pain
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
Bleeding after sex and a watery discharge.My periods became constant, however I had absolutely NO pain.....thought it was menopause.Imagine that......
None. I had a normal pap smear up until Feb 2009. It came back abnormal, but I did not find out until May.
Heavy bleeding, abdominal pain, lower back pain, pelvic pain, fatigue, watery vaginal discharge tinged with blood, contact bleeding, fever
Unusual vaginal bleeding, could feel something wasn’t right and hormonal changes.
Larynx Cancer Symptoms
What Larynx Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Sore throat, hoarseness, drainage - two months of antibiotics and steroids before the ENT discovered it.
Hoarse voice for over a year.
Small nodule below left ear with pain in ear
Dysphonia, plus on & off sore throat
lost my voice
Hoarse voice for 2 years
sore throat burning and ears hurting
Voice went down. Sore Throat. Hurts while eating.
soreness, inflammation
Voice became a little gruff.
periodic loss of voice, voice hoarseness, periodic soar throat
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cancer Symptoms
What Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
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.
bruising, shortness of breath, abdominal pain,
Reoccurring kidney infection that wouldn't resolve with multiple rounds of antibiotics. Blood test revealed low WBCs, low platelets and low RBCs.
tired, lethargic, flu-like symptoms, bruising, loss of appetite, dizziness and passing out
Fatigue, sore throat, inflamed tonsils, recurring illness, flu-like symptoms. Very low WBC count.
fatigue, swollen lymphnodes / spleen
loss of breath, fatigue, head aches,
infections, bleeding and bruising, extreme exhaustion
Tiredness Fatigue Weak bones
Breathless, extremely tired, night sweats, loosing weight
Enlarged glands all over my body; insane tiredness, I basically got home and all I did was sleep; swelling all over my body, but especially around my face and my eyesight got really bad, to the point where I actually had to get glasses. We thought it was Glandular Fever (Mono). I wish.
Flu like. Sinus infection did not go away.
Very tired. No energy.
fatigue, lower gums swollen, painful, tender
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.
originally flu like syptoms and extreme fatigue. My hemoglobin had dropped to 4.59
Fatigue, rash, lower back pain, wisdom teeth flare up, bruising at the slightest pressure.
Red spots on arms and legs, bruising easily and appearances in between fingers, slight fever, tired.
Cough, low grade fever, short of breath, night sweats, loss of appetite, weight loss. I went to an urgent care center which did a CBc and saw I had an elevated white count (26k), and low platelets (17k). I was also slightly anemic and moderately neutropenic.
Blood Cancer
Tired, Drained, wasn't eating and lost loads of weight, muscle aching, brusing...
I can't walk,Bleeding in my nose and throat,Lymph nodes in my neck,On and Off fever,Sweating,Getting tired easily.
Fatique, respiratory systems, fever and night sweats.
Extreme exhaustion.
Sinus infection that wouldn't go away
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Cancer Symptoms
What Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Enlarged nodes on neck and chest.
Fatigue, bruising, night sweats, bone and joint pain
Fatigue blood test
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.
High WBC
Testicular Cancer Symptoms
What Testicular Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Mild density change.
Both of my men had an enlarged testicle. My husband had no tumor markers, but my son had raised tumor markers.
Enlarged right testicle;,no pain whatsoever
Testicular swelling, intense lower back pain.
just the markers in my blood and a small lump on my left testicle.
Enlarged and oddly shaped right testicle
Swollen left testsical,hard
Groin pain which led yo Dr visit which led to ultra sound -which led to tumor discovery- which led to surgery very next day
back pain
Enlarged testicle
dull, persistent testicular pain that was initially muted by ibuprofin.
Coughing
Pain in testiciles , swelling in testiciles and lumps/harding
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.
Swolen testicles
Swollen testis, back pain, swelling and pain in the left leg
Back pain, testicual soreness
Lump left testicle, pain in testicle, pain in left leg, lethargy
GIST (Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumors) Cancer Symptoms
What GIST (Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumors) Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
None. Completely out of the blue until the odd pain flared up.
Pain under breast, lack of energy
Tumour removed three months ago on my stomach. 9cm mitotic rate 5
Fatigue/No Energy/Loss of Appetite
incontinence
Worst stomach pain ever - resulted in a grapefruit size tumor that grew from small intestine and dropped/lodged between ovaries and uterus. Was removed encapsulated but malignant. All in time for my 60th birthday!
Small Intestine Cancer Symptoms
What Small Intestine Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Occasional diarrhea
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Cancer Symptoms
What Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
rash fatigue weight loss etc
Blurred vision, tired, swollen spleen.
Rash and skin sensitivity. Rash and redness eventually left. I do have thinness of skin. Skin marks sometimes. Extreme fatigue.
I am tired, my bones hurt and I feel sick often
High WBC count, lower RBC and platelet count, Exhaustion. Nauseous, pain in joints, overall bad feeling
Fatigue,
Fatigue, bone pain, hemmorage, nausea, diahrrea.
Fatigue
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Cancer Symptoms
What Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
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.
easy bruising,tiny red spots on skin,swellings and pain in my bones especially the rib area
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
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.
Weight loss, heart palpitations, fatigue, night sweats, dizziness.
Headaches, fatigue, night sweats, nausea
Easily fatigued, night sweats, bone/joint pain, petichae (red spots on face/through-out body), weight-loss, loss of appetite.
Shortness breath, fatigue, mouth and gum sores, cough
bruising, fatigue, mono like symptoms
11 mm tumor in center of chest. Random bruises. Random nose bleeds.
Bruising, weakness, bone pain.
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.
high fever for months. pail skin, red rash on face and body, leg and back bone pain, tired, mood swings,
Petechiae, exhaustion, headaches, weight loss
Anal Cancer Symptoms
What Anal Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
bleeding itchyness trouble pooing haemorrhoids lump in anus anal fissure hurt to sit abcess on cancer
Rectal Bleeding at times
Blood in stool. Felt a lump and thought I had a hemmoriod.
No rectal bleeding just a three week change in bowel habit in April, then resolved. Slight discomfort for week or so in left anal area, just before colonoscopy on June 6, where he could feel the tumor but had a hard time visualizing it, but finally was able to biopsy using a smaller scope.
bleeding, hard internal lump.
Same as hemmroids.
None. Occasionally a mildly annoying itchy hemorrhoid that I have had for 30 years.
March 2009 -Constipation
Stinging needle feeling
By June was on laxatives to have a BM
pain attributed to hem or may anal fissure. Treated for hemorrhoids for approx 6 months before DX. Slight rectal bleeding, pain, pressure, difficulty with BM's. IBS type symptoms. Found lump vaginally first.
A small amount of fresh blood when a tad constipated and thin poos.
Bleeding , tumor growth
Itching, lump in anus.
Bleeding, assumed haemorrhoids sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy did not detect cancer
rectal bleeding
Recently small lump small truly bug bite small. had earlier surgery due to light bleeding, scraping feel with bowel movement
bleeding
Thinning of stools, itching, burning, swelling, irregularity
Blood in stool
Pain, bleeding
Rectal bleeding, pain, constipation, fatigue, nausea
Chronological order: Blood-tinged drainage for months, then heavy bleeding with BMs-which I "hoped", for months, would go away. A hard skin tag, change in stool appearance, increased difficulty defecating. PAIN!
found lump against anis . Blood in stool and on tolit paper
External hemorrhoids with bleeding, itching, painful bowel movements, bleeding changed to heavy blood before BM’s, hemorrhoids getting larger and hard.
small rough patch with a little bleeding
Tail bone pain, progressively got worse, couldn't sit. Anal pain. Rapid weight loss.
Vulva Cancer Symptoms
What Vulva Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
had a sore fealt and looked like a pimple and kept bleeding
Pain in vaginal area
Gallbladder Cancer Symptoms
What Gallbladder Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Gallbladder stones and pain in the back.
Pleura, Malignant Mesothelioma Cancer Symptoms
What Pleura, Malignant Mesothelioma Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Shortness of breath
Bone Cancer Symptoms
What Bone Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Sharp very painful feeling in knee
Lump on bottom right jaw line
Bone pains night fever limp swelling
Swelling above left carpal, limping. My vet had just lost her dog to osteosarcoma so took no chances - straight in for an xray, which suggested it could be bone cancer, so immediately referred to a Jindalee Vet Oncologist (Dr Terry) who took bone biopsies and did body scan. Scan showed no spread of cancer. Results received 16 April 2018 showed that it was bone cancer; shoulder and leg amputated 17 April 2018. Surgery site became infected, which delayed chemo for a week. Chemo finished 27 July 2018. Unfortunately cancer returned - 3 weeks after chemo finished my Nan found a small lump on top of rib. Scan showed 2 nodules in my lung, too. Lump on side removed surgically (vet said it just "peeled" away, not attached to the rib). Had further chemo infusion (Doxorubicin) which finished 19 October, plus "home" chemo/meds (continuous). Scan while getting Doxorubicin showed lung nodules halved in size. Next scan on 21 December 2018 showed 1 lung nodule the same size, the other nodule had further reduced a little. Still on home chemo/meds. Next scan in February 2019.
Pain & swelling in left leg
Back pain
Pain of leg and back pain and fever
My symptoms started within my jaw. The cancerous growth turned out to be within the jawbone.
pain in leg.swelling..fever
Pain in joint
Hypopharynx Cancer Symptoms
What Hypopharynx Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
It started with a swollen lymph node..
Dry cough and throat pain
Eye and Orbit Cancer Symptoms
What Eye and Orbit Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Blurred Vision slight headache
Straight lines look wavy, flashing lights, floaters.
red eye
Head aches impaired vision red eye
vision disturbance
Nose, Nasal Cavity and Middle Ear Cancer Symptoms
What Nose, Nasal Cavity and Middle Ear Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
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.
Nosebleeds
Nasopharyngeal Cancer Symptoms
What Nasopharyngeal Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Headaches, sinus infections, swollen neck
Headaches, mental confusion, vision changes, incontinence, memory problems, weakness, paralysis, problems remembering the words for things
Lymph node swelling and headache
Sustained hearing loss
Minimum jaw movement ear pain
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.
Severe sore throat, burned skin, fatigue, la little on edge, weight loss(22lbs) so far, reflux, nausea, vomiting
blood from right nostril, large lump on right nostril
Blood in saliva, enlarged lymph nodes
At present none
Swollen lymph node, loss of taste and hearinf
1st bump in neck with bump on tonsil
Fullness in right ear, sinus headaches, tingling and numbness in upper right lip and cheek area near the nose, right side of tongue and right side of roof of mouth sensitive to salty and acidic foods
Ureter Cancer Symptoms
What Ureter Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Did not really have any.
Bleeding after menopause
Peritoneum, Omentum and Mesentery Cancer Symptoms
What Peritoneum, Omentum and Mesentery Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer 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
Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors Cancer Symptoms
What Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
abdominal pain
fatigue
Server abdominal pain (on the right side near navel), Chills, Uncontrollable Shaking, Persistent Nausea. Went to the ER and they determined it was appendicitis.
Inability to sallow
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, heart palpitations, flushing
swelling being very tired sometimes pain in bones sometimes no symptons that you associate with cancer silent ones
Esophagus Cancer Symptoms
What Esophagus Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Throwing up blood. Diagnosed in Emergency Room last Spring (07)
Some weight loss and night sweats, sudden onset of mild anemia, GERD for many years
difficuly swallowing
Lack of appetite, weight loss, difficulty swallowing when eating
My husband had difficulty swallowing due to tumor in his esophagus. PET scan showed mets in liver and lymph nodes.
Difficult swallowing and am on liquid diet.
No real pain as yet.
Trouble swallowing. Heartburn.
Could not swallow some foods
difficulty swallowing
severe abdominal pain on recurrence
I threw up whatever I ate and lost 10 lbs. Before that, I had chronic heartburn.
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.
Difficulty swallowing, long-term heartburn.
Pain in the abdominal area
difficulty swallowing, bad reflux
trouble swallowing
lose of weight , spitting of phlem ,
I never had a symptom I just have great doctors that pay attention to me.
weight loss, difficulty swallowing, pain when swallowing
Difficulty swallowing
Heart burn
Difficulty swallowing
difficulty swallowing. extensive weight loss.
Hip replacement in 12/17 & after that had fevers a couple times a week. Checked with our doctor & he arranged for a series of tests. An endoscopy revealed the cancer.
Renal Pelvis Cancer Symptoms
What Renal Pelvis Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Felt like a pulled muscle when twisting my torso
Tonsil Cancer Symptoms
What Tonsil Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
It started out when i was sitting at my desk rubbing my neck and i felt a small lump on my left side.
Lump inside right side of neck
Found a lump in rt. side of neck one night at the dinner table. No other symptoms at all.
Ear pain for apx. 3 years. Noticed swollen tonsil 3 months
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.
small lump found whilst saving no more than that from that the journey began as they say
Lump in right side of neck
swollen node
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.
lump on the right side of neck and node involvement on the left
White lump on tonsil, weight loss, tired.
swollen lymph node on the right side on neck. that's it!
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.
Ear pain, sore throat not eliminated after a course of antibiotics.
large lump
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.
3 month PET Scan showed cancer on the soft palate and suspicious lymphnodes. 01/03/2011 Tumor on sternum, lung.
lump on side of neck
Lump on right side of neck
Earache, headache, small (pea sized) lump on throat just left of Adam's apple
Sore throat that wouldnt go away
enlarged cervical lymph node & "cystic" area in right side of neck, asymmetrical enlarged right tonsil
Tumor on left tonsil. 2 tumors on lymph nodes.
Husband had NO symptoms until a swollen lymph node in his neck.
Swollen lob in neck
Mesothelioma Cancer Symptoms
What Mesothelioma Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
chronic cough, shortness of breath, weakness, fatigue, anemia
Fluid filled in the lung, trouble breathing, distended stomach, nausea and fatigue (chemo)
28 lb Mass of 100's of tumors stemming from my peritoneum. Basically your peritoneum allows your organs to glide around in your abdomen. It produces and absorbs fluid. My peritoneum stopped working correctly and continued to flood my abdomen with cyst pockets. I went for many therapy drains which included abdomen taps into these fluid pockets, draining 4 liters of fluid at a time to remove this toxic fluid. The amount of mass and fluid filled my abdomen to the stage where it blocked, impeded, and mangled organs with my abdomen. Ouch! So painful. Some needle taps could not safely reach through my abdomen and it was necessary to tap through my pelvis to reach some cyst pockets. I continually met with doctors who told me my condition was benign! This fluid glowed like mountain dew. Sometimes it was brown and bloody during my more painful periods. Eventually it mangled my ovaries so severely they did metastasize I lost so much work. I lost my jobs. I couldn't find any doctors to help me, only experimental procedures tapping these fluid pockets. I finally found a wonderful surgeon Dr. Paul Sugarbaker, who not only finally was able to cut this complicated mass from my body but saved my life. Life isn't the same. I have ongoing challenges. But I have learned acceptance. I thank God every day for the days I have. I love life!
Endometrial-Uterine Cancer Symptoms
What Endometrial-Uterine Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Spotting
Spotting
heavy bleeding. severe pain, fatigue, lymph edema in lower limbs, headaches, bone aches
Passing out & hemoraging. Weight loss.
bleeding, clots, cramps, anemic.
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.
Severe abdominal pain
I basically had none. I went through menopause at 40. In March I spotted for a couple days, make a appointment with my GYN, told him about it. He scheduled a ultrasound and a biopsy.
heavy bleeding with thick clots that lasted about 7 months, after a D&C, a polyp was found
heavy uterine bleeding with huge clots; bleeding between periods
Vaginal bleed, difficulty urinating
Initially, spotting after menopause, treated with total hysterectomy. However, 15mo after operation, there are cancer cells in the vaginal void, and a growth is visible. awaiting results from mri and ct scans. v. worried.
Since then, i have had para aortic lymph node dissection (which was clear) and then pelvic radiotherapy and vaginal brachytherapy.
Currently, i'm being monitored every 3 months.
Vaginal discharge, pelvic pain
coughing
Had stage one cancer in May of 2012 with a complete hysterectomy. 95% cure rate. Unfortunately I am in the 5%. Had surgery 11/13/13 with tumor removal on bladder and bowel. Scheduled for chemo in January 2014
Heavy bleeding, large blood clots, bleeding between periods, painful cramps
spotting, slight abdominal pain
Unusual bleeding
Bleeding
spotting after menopause
Bleeding, clear liquid
Heavy bleeding, large blood clots, bleeding between periods, painful cramps
Excessive menstrual cramping and bleeding.
Fatigue, irregular bleeding, passing tissue like clots, abdominal pain.
Discharge...post menapose 10 yrs....cramps....lower back and pelvic
Sarcoma Cancer Symptoms
What Sarcoma Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Death short of breath chest pains tiredness
Small lump found in my abdomen - otherwise, happy and healthy
Fatigue, pain at tumor site
Tumor in left thigh
There was no symptoms, only until we decided to have a lump and back pain checked out and then by that time it had spread.
Lesion on scrotum metasized in lymph nodes
Large mass in right thigh
Headaches and everything treatment brings
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
Mild pain in the shoulder|slight swelling|extreme pain at night|limited movement.
First Cancer was Endometrial Cancer
-Very heavy bleeding
-Abdominal pain
-Fullness
-Fatigue
-Edema
Sarcoma (2017)
Growing lump on elbow
pain
tingling
edema
Night sweats, insane 72 hypersomnia [long sleeps, lucid complex dreams], Exhaustion, Fluxuating Energy at night [sudden energy one night, deflated the next], Disrupted Day-Night Circadian Rhythms [[unable to stay awake in daytime].
swelling of right leg
Tonsil
painless large mass located on upper right thigh
There isnt any symptoms with this type of cancer. Its a soft tissue it moves with the body.
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!!
Painful lump in wrist
Almost none, just felt pain in my stomach area
severe pain, weight loss
I had a painless fast growing mass on my left thigh.
Mass in the back of upper right thigh. Grew quickly. After radiation, surgery and chemo, had mets to lungs in three separate lobes. Have had three thoracatomy procedures and experimental whole lung radiation after multiple areas of spread throughout chest cavity. I have since had pread to my brain (one tumor) resected with a successful craniotomoy followed by whole brain radiation. I have been on 6 lines of chemo. While I was recovering from my brain procedures, was scanned and found multiple tumors throughout my liver.
After exhausting all chemo options accessible for me, my doctor succeeded in obtaining Opdivo for me on compassionate grounds. I have been on this treatment for almost months, and happily, my tumors are responding, no new growth, multiple tumors no longer visible, decreased or stable. I was told that with these newest images, I have an area of concern on my uterus. I am getting tests next week for clarification on what this means.
swelling of thigh
Nausea, Diarrhea, Weight Loss, Fatigue
Lump under tongue and lymph node swollen.
Parotid Cancer Symptoms
What Parotid Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
felt like having a case of the mumps. swollen glands around ears and down neck. very painful, especially when bumped or when I moved. face swollen and paralyzed on one side -- worried that it was Bell's Palsy.
Pain in bones , pain in breast, found lump in breast
Tumor below/behind my left ear, on salivary gland/parotid gland, attached to facial nerve.
Lump behind my ear. Sore throat that never got better.
Mouth Cancer Symptoms
What Mouth Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Ulcer on tongue along with pain when swallowing and eating.
Sore neck and trouble moving left shoulder.
base of tongue hpv+ gone into lymph nodes in my neck
Skin Cancer Symptoms
What Skin Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Swelling under left eye going down to cheek. Painless. Left upper lip getting distorted.
Slightly swollen Red patch which started as a ringworm or a skin disorder and later started expanding and developed into ulcerative sore surrounded by a waxy border.
Scaly raised sore that won't heal
pain, numbness
red raised area on nose for several years, two previous biopsies over 12 year period precancerous results...watchful waiting until third biopsy came back Basal Cell Carcinoma.
dark, irregularly shaped lesion on my back
Left facial paralysis
Throat Cancer Symptoms
What Throat Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Lump on left side of throat
Sore throat, tonsil and lympth node enlargement.
Hoarseness
A simple sore throat
Swollen lymph node on the right side of my neck.
Post surgery, official classification TX, N2b, M0
Loss of voice and a lump appearing at the back of my throat.
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.
Sore throat, difficulty breathing, ear pain
NONE - Tumor discovered following routine examination/prescription for sore throat.
Swollen tonsil, tender lymph gland
difficulty swallowing, pain in throat, ear side of head & removed all teeth
Swelling on the neck
Feels like something in his throat that was effecting his voice
Mild Persistant Sore Throat
I just thought I had a sore throat
sore throat, lesion on tonsils
Enlarged lymph gland that didn't go away.
Persistent sore throat with cough
Lump on neck
Hoarse throat
sore throat, discovered with my lung cancer (carcenoma in situ)
repeated sore throat... could barely talk
simple sore throat
Lump in neck, hoarseness, sore throat, sick all the time
Tongue Cancer Symptoms
What Tongue Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
ear pain, chronic sore throat, sore under tongue
Growing sore on back left side of tongue
Lump in the lymphnode
Lump on left sidea neck
Swollen tongue
trouble swolling, now very dry mouth
Non healing ulcer on tongue for 4 months
Sore under tongue that would not go away. Not painful. Went to three different dentists who were not concerned since I was young and not a drinker or smoker.
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.
Ulcer under tongue
Tongue and ear pain for 10 months ...went to 3 doctors/dentists 2x each and nothing found before the lump appeared on the tongue. In 2007-2009 annually a precancerous lesion removed from tongue.
tumor on tongue
Sore on tongue
Tongue lesion
bump and white film on left side of tongue. Didn't hurt or cause issues with eating.
Sore, non-healing, ulcerated sore on side of tongue
Spots on bottom of tongue.
little bumps on my tongue.
maybe a little tenderness, but nothing remarkable the first time.
second time -leukaplakia ..early stage leisons
third time snuck up on me like a thief in the night.
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.
1/4 inch flat ulcer on left side of tongue. First noticed 18 months ago but ignored it. Now is painful and larger. I am uncomfortable providing any more information on the internet.
A very sore tongue. It hurts to eat and talk.
Sore on right underside of tongue
Pain,
Lump on side of neck that was diagnosed as brachial cleft cyst. Biopsy came back positive for squamous cell carcinoma and shocked everyone, including the ENT.
Sore throat.
Nose Cancer Symptoms
What Nose Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
only symptom was swelling of right side of nose
Blocked nose on one side. Runny nose and minor nose bleeds
Jaw Cancer Symptoms
What Jaw Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
For the tongue cancer - Tongue was tender and had a canker that would not go away.
Jaw Cancer - Pain to Jaw, Swelling and white spots on the inside of my mouth.
Hodgkins Lymphoma Cancer Symptoms
What Hodgkins Lymphoma Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Glands in body
Severe itching, swollen lymph nodes, night sweats, shortness of breath, severe coughing, fatigue.
I actually didn't have any signs or symptoms. I woke up one day with a lump on my neck and we went from there.
Lump on neck, night sweats, itchy skin, tired, chills
Swelling neck. In large lympnode, itching
Large lump masses on left side of neck, occasional night sweats.
enlarged left superclav. lymph node, some coughing
Sharp pain in chest/left side of my breast, extreme itching, and fatigue .
Painless swollen right cervical lymphnode
wt loss, itching, night sweats, fevers
Night sweats, fevers, swollen lymph nodes on neck, fatigue, weight loss
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.
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).
Shortness of breathe, night sweats, itching, extreme fatigue
Weight loss
vomting
coughing
can't lye flat
fatigue
night sweats, extreme fatigue, weight loss, enlarged lymph nodes on collar bone, painful turning neck
Fatigue, grey pale skin, night sweats.
hodgkins itch, swollen lymph nodes
Itchy skin, night sweats, extreme fatigue, heart and chest nausea, lower left side pain.
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...
Swollen Lymph Node at Collar bone(supraclaicular Adenopathy)
Slight unintentional weight loss.
Persistent Cough
Skin rashes
Lump in my neck, tired.
Fatigue, fever, drenching night sweats, shortness of breath and chronic cough
Nagging cough and weird lump above my collarbone.
Lymph node above collar bone.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cancer Symptoms
What Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Fatigue
Enlargement of the thymus gland.
Pulmonary embolisms, night sweats, fever, high heart rate.
Fatigue, vommiting, sick, flu like symptoms, ear ache, my dog started acting really weird too. Increased heart rate, pale, dizzy, lazy, moody (idk) I actually don't know why I put up with it at all what the hell...
fatigue,dizziness, headaches, light headed ness
Fevers shortness of breath
weakness, exhaustion, bone pains mainly in my jaw bone, night sweats, unexplained weight loss and I was extremely pale.
Extreme Fatigue, loss of appetite
Fatigue, loss of vision, enlarged spine. persistent cough
Stomach ache, red rashes, fever, low platelets count 20k, blood in saliva, nausea
tumor on neck
Extreme pain in back and ribs, high fever, fatigue, dizziness, light-headedness, loss of appetite, weight loss and the list goes on.
Got pneumonia twice and bronchitis multiple times from mid-January to my diagnosis and flight to Denver, CO to the hospital. Took four days of being in the hospital to actually get over that bout of pneumonia which had come back around St Patricks day after having felt better from when I had it in February. Also had a huge lump on my right peck that was bruised and nasty looking from very low platelet counts, other than that I felt a bit more fatigued than usual and having more trouble getting through my 10-14 hour work shifts when I didn't have trouble on the past when I got super long shifts like that.
body pain, vomiting, change in bowel habits
Fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, hair loss,
Rectal bleeding and severe fatigue
Mass in chest
Bile Duct Cancer Symptoms
What Bile Duct Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
pain in gut
iam a nice girl loking for man
Weight loss, fatigue, back & muscle pain, nausea
Tired fatigue low energy
Leukemia Cancer Symptoms
What Leukemia Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Stomach pain, weight gain, inability to stand straight or walk without discomfort
Myelodysplastic Syndrome Cancer Symptoms
What Myelodysplastic Syndrome Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
could not breath, skin went pale, was light-headed
fatigue
Fatigue dizziness nausea bone pain low blood counts and frequent infections
Fatigue, shortness of breath sore muscles.
Shortness of breath, Fatigue, Low blood counts
fatigue, infections, low red blood cells, low white blood cells, low platelets, vomiting, nausea, bruising, shortness of breath, headaches, puppurra, light headednes.
Fatigue, dangerously low blood counts, prone to infection & bleeding
Pain and bleeding while urinating
Joint pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, neck and back pain, light headed or dizzy, head ache and chest pain.
Appendiceal Cancer Symptoms
What Appendiceal Cancer Survivors said about their Cancer Symptoms.
Over a period of 3 months, my weight began to shift. Everything was moving north instead of south. I chalked it up to aging and odd things the body did. An ultra sound showed a massive tumor on my right ovary (20 cm). During the week it took to see a specialist, it grew to 44 cm. Surgery took place the next day and it was found that the point of origin was the appendix.
Abdomen pain
Constant stomach ache
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