How does a tumor feel?
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Probably not a tumor but get it checked. Have you been checked for mono or strep throat? They both hurt when you swallow.
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There are non-cancerous tumors. They are just tissue that starts to grow in an inconvenient place. A friend of mine had one in his spine and it cost him his ability to walk because it put so much pressure on the spinal nerves (as it grew there was no room for it inside the spine any more.) It is probably a good idea to have it removed it it keeps growing or if it interferes with other organs or tissues.
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a localized headache.\n\nyou might have a tumor, but i doubt it.  don't let that bother you though.
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google exactly what your looking for..... cancer can happen anywhere in your body and each have their own symptoms
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Dear Lady, lumps in the breast cause fear. But as others here have told you see your Dr. soon. I spent this past yr. battling the disease. I am free now & feel great. Something I was told, I will tell anyone who will listen. Fear kills far more women then breast cancer does. Most women survive this cancer, even through if you listen to the media it seems the other way wins. Not true. Finding this little monster early & getting treatment is the way to survive. Chances are good you have cyst. Be my prayer for you. Still if it should turn out the other way I want you to have the best chances available. I was very scared. Now I feel great. Please go.
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sometimes there are no symptoms. breast lump ..or breast mass noted upon breast exam -- usually painless, firm to hard and usually with irregular borders \nLump or mass in the armpit \nA change in the size or shape of the breast \nAbnormal nipple discharge \nUsually bloody or clear-to-yellow or green fluid \nMay look like pus (purulent) \nChange in the color or feel of the skin of the breast, nipple, or areola \nDimpled, puckered, or scaly \nRetraction, "orange peel" appearance \nRedness \nAccentuated veins on breast surface \nChange in appearance or sensation of the nipple \nPulled in (retraction), enlargement, or itching \nBreast pain, enlargement, or discomfort on one side only \nAny breast lump, pain, tenderness, or other change in a man \nSymptoms of advanced disease are bone pain, weight loss, swelling of one arm, and skin ulceration .. what stage is she? by the way i have had 4 rounds chemo. then surgery, 4 more chemo rounds ,,6 weeks radation. then 4 more chemo called herception...im still in treatment..
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There is no way to tell if a breast lump is cancerous or not without investigating it.  I have been a registered mammographer for over 15 years and I can tell you first hand that there are no set signs and symptoms of breast cancer.  I have heard many people say that if a breast lump hurts, then it is not cancer....NOT TRUE.  I have plenty of patients who ignored a painful lump because of this and had their breast cancer grown unchecked for months and unfortunately even years in some cases.  Call your local Pubic Health Department.  Even in our very small town, we have a program called Care For Her, which will provide mammograms and even follow up biopsies/treatment etc.  Not only could acting on this save your life, it could give you a better QUALITY of life as well.
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Well, cancer is abnormal cells that are growing out of control and will take over healthy tissue and cut off the blood supply.  I have been with three people who died from cancer and it was pretty awful. One brain tumor, one lung cancer and one cancer of the maxillary sinus cavity. \nThe bottom line is that there is abnormal tissue growing where it shouldn't be growing and the body doesn't want it there and it can press on nerves and do all kinds of things to cause pain depending on where it is located. It weakens the body and many times the treatments side effects cause pain too.
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None. Go see your doctor to be sure you don't have anything more serious. Stomach cancer often feels like an ulcer. So does gastric reflux disease. Stomach ulcers can be serious, too, especially if they start bleeding. Go see a doctor to be sure it isn't anything serious.
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They use lasers to excise the tumor.  It's basically like a very precise scapple.
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I didn't feel my cancer either, I had Hodgkins.  Hodgkins has symptoms like night sweats, itching, and lowgrade fevers but I had none of them. I found a painless lump above my collarbone, and that was it.  I later found out I had lymph node tumors in my chest too. Its kind of funny, because I was like you before I was diagnosed.  I wondered what it would be like to get cancer.  I also decided that I would do anything but hospital treatments like chemo if I ever got cancer.  But I was like ya right, like that'll ever happen.  After I was diagnosed, my outlook was suddenly changed and I decided to get chemo.  I guess it was because I am so young and I didn't want to take chances with treatments that haven't been proven yet.  Of course its all a personal decision.  But ya, it is something you wonder about.  \n\nmadenthe80s@hotmail.com
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Mild pain or tenderness in the breasts is usually associated with menstruation or pregnancy. Pain does not normally indicate breast cancer, however, there have been some cases where it has. I'm not trying to scare you, but you should always be aware of your body and any changes you find. Usually, painful lumps are known as benign cysts, and generally are nothing to worry about, they will go away. If you discover a lump that moves or is stationary, and there is no pain, please, please, please get it checked by all means. My sister-in-law died 2 years ago after she found a lump in her breast. She had a 3 year battle with cancer and lost. She was only 36. Don't smoke, keep drinking down to a minimum and live healthy. I am currently getting checked for a lump I found, and I'm a non-smoker, so always be on the safe side. I know it sounds scary, but if you keep up on your health, you can always find things much sooner than if you ignore it and the sooner you catch things, the better your chances of beating it. Don't get so scared that you don't go. Getting checked can save your life. While you are fairly young, it's never too early for breast screening. Take care of yourself. :)
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I know how you feel. I didn't know what to do when I found out about my mothers cancer. I was very busy and did not spend enough time with her as well. I now appreciate the quality time I spend with loved ones more than ever. Thankfully I have found something to help my mother, I hope it can help you, too!\n\nI am currently in the Bahamas with my Mother who has Terminal Lung Cancer. There is a clinic here that has been in operation for over 30 years. We have been here for 4 of our 8 week stay, everyday is really neat. A lot of the patients stick around in the meeting room/ waiting room to visit, and share stories and catch up. There were 40 people all talking and laughing, talking about cancer and life, the returning patients talk about how bad their cancer was 4, 8, 10 even 18 years ago when they started coming to the clinic, the cancer that has since disappeared. There is nothing dangerous or foreign to the treatment, just building up your immune system in a very effective manner. If you want to know more contact me or go to www.immunemedicine.com I cannot tell you how impressed I am with what I have seen and how my Mother has already improved. I know one man who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he skipped all US, conventional (poisonous, dangerous) options and went to the Bahamas and is doing great now. Another man who has been coming here for 18 years that had prostate cancer. People with just about every type of cancer. But, they are honest here, you send them your medical information and they will tell you whether they believe they can help you or not, and they will send you home if they don't think you are benefiting. \n\nMy mom has shown drastic improvements and is feeling so much better. and we are in the Bahamas so we are having a good Mother-Daughter vacation.\n\nI have also done a lot of research on the Cesium Chloride/DMSO treatment and think that it has merit and you can do it at home.\n\nThe clinic here believes that a supplement/liquid called VIBE works really well in addition to other treatments, I am going to look in to that some more.\n\nUS doctors push chemo and radiation, but when you look at the statistics and side effects it is not a good option for most people. My Mom had both before we came here and now that I know more about them and have researched them I feel horrible that I let her go through them. She was lucky (so far) the only long term side effect she has shown is short term memory loss. \n\nThe stories I have heard from the other patients here about how they were treated by US medicine astound me. One lady went home to have a shunt put in her liver so she would be ok to come here, but they refused to put it in unless she agreed to do chemotherapy, is that what our country is about? Denying helpful procedures unless we agree to dangerous, toxic ones? The drug companies run US medicine at least when it comes to cancer treatment and it is sad. Most doctors will tell you not to try alternative medicine and some will refuse to even see you again if you do. To some degree they are not to blame, they have not been taught anything about it other than that it is evil and wrong and they would be rejected by their colleagues if they suggested alternatives.\n\nI would also like to tell you about another lady staying at the house we are staying at, she is 86 years old and has breast cancer. She arrived at the clinic the same day we did and is doing very well. Her immune system continues to improve and she gained 2 pounds since last week. She is absolutely thrilled with this treatment and knows that it is helping her.\n\nPlease whatever you do, research first. \n\nOne very helpful website is www.cancertutor.com\n\nGood luck!!
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Above anything I would consult your Doctor and possibly a Nutritionist about what foods may be helpful.  Here is some information I found on the net, hope it helps.  Good luck and God Bless!\n\nWhat happens after treatment for cancer of the uterus?\n\nRegular follow-up exams are very important for any woman who has been treated for cancer of the uterus. The doctor will want to watch the patient closely for several years to be sure that the cancer has not returned. In general, follow-up examinations include a pelvic exam, a chest x-ray, and laboratory tests.\n\nWhen people have cancer, life can change for them and for the people who care about them. These changes in daily life can be difficult to handle. When a woman finds out she has uterine cancer, a number of different and sometimes confusing emotions may appear.\n\nAt times, patients and family members may feel depressed, angry, or frightened. At other times, feelings may vary from hope to despair or from courage to fear. Patients usually are better able to cope with their emotions if they can talk openly about their illness and their feelings with family members and friends.\n\nConcerns about the future, as well as about medical tests, treatments, hospital stays, and medical bills, often arise. Talking to doctors, nurses, or other members of the health care team may help to ease fear and confusion. Patients can ask questions about their disease and its treatment and can take an active part in decisions about their medical care. Patients and family members often find it helpful to write down questions for the doctor as they think of them. Taking notes during visits to the doctor also can help patients remember what was said. Patients should ask the doctor to repeat or explain more fully anything that is not clear.\n\nPatients have many important questions to ask about cancer, and their doctor is the best person to provide answers. Most people ask what kind of cancer they have, how it is treated, and how successful the treatment is likely to be.\n\nMany women become concerned, especially after surgery and radiation therapy, that the changes to their bodies will affect how other people feel about them. They may worry about working, caring for their family, or about how cancer and its treatment will affect their sex life. Usually, as the patient recovers, the changes to her body become more accepted. With love and support, patients gradually feel reassured that they are just as appreciated as before.\n\nThe patient's doctor is the best person to give advice about working or other activities, but it may be hard to talk to the doctor about feelings and other very personal matters. Many patients find it helpful to talk with others who are facing similar problems. This kind of help is available through cancer- related support groups, such as those described in the next section. If the emotional problems of the patient or family become too hard to handle, a mental health counselor may be able to help.\n\nhttp://www.medicinenet.com/uterine_cancer/page5.htm\n\nCancer Information Service (CIS)\n1-800-4-CANCER\n\nThe Cancer Information Service, a program of the National Cancer Institute, is a nationwide telephone service for cancer patients, their families and friends, the public, and health care professionals. The staff can answer questions in English and Spanish and can send booklets about cancer. They also know about local resources and services. One toll-free number, 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237), connects callers with the office that serves their area.\n\nAmerican Cancer Society (ACS)\n1599 Clifton Road, N.E. \nAtlanta, GA 30329\n1-800-ACS-2345
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Symptoms \n\nEarly breast cancer usually does not cause pain. In fact, when breast cancer first develops, there may be no symptoms at all. But as the cancer grows, it can cause changes that women should watch for: \n\n\nA lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area. \nA change in the size or shape of the breast. \nA discharge from the nipple. \nA change in the color or feel of the skin of the breast, areola, or nipple (dimpled, puckered, or scaly). \nA woman should see her doctor if she notices any of these changes. Most often, they are not cancer, but only a doctor can tell for sure.
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No, cancer is caused by a cell mutation. hitting your breast can cause swelling which may make you think you have a tumor caused by breast cancer. There could be injury to the breast tissue,so if you are still having pain in a few days or if the pain is very severe see a doctor. Place a pack of ice over the swelling(with a towel between the skin and ice) to reduce it.
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Well, you probably should get to the doctor.  I know it's scary but the earlier you detect a cancerous growth the better -- it can be removed, you can receive treatment and you can recover faster.  But, what if you don't have cancer?  Then all of this worrying yourself and stress will be for nought.  That is why it is best for you to see a doctor.  Do you have a family doctor?  Someone you feel comfortable with?  How about starting at school and discussing these things with the school nurse?  You're old enough to have a gynecologist -- do you have one yet?  Well, before you make yourself crazy with worry... really, talk to someone and see a doctor about your symptoms.\n\nAs for your issues.  Maybe those lumps in your breast are actually breast development.  I can't remember how long the "buds" stage was supposed to last but... it sounds familiar. When you say that they feel small, sometimes larger and sometimes sore, have you noticed the soreness and size change around PMS time?  Maybe it's very normal.\n\nBlood in your #2.  Is it a lot of blood?  You may have developed an ulcer from worrying yourself so much.  Blood in the stool is often a sign of ulcers.  You may also have simply BM issues and have irritated your um, bum.  There are tests that I think you can buy from any pharmacy (I think that you have to ask the pharmacist because they keep them at the counter) -- but there is a test you can buy to test your #2.  I think that you send a sample (like a dipped sample or smear sample) to a lab on the package and they can make basic, early colon cancer determinations.  Ask your local pharmacist.  \n\nThroat cancer?  I don't know anything about this except that you should see a doctor.  I suspect that you have a touch of hypochondria going on here and that you may have psychosomatically given yourself some symptoms that are simply worry-symptoms.  For the cases of throat cancer that I've heard of, I think that the people were very heavy smokers. \n\nBecause you have had cancer in your family, it is good and prudent to be aware of the genetic odds of it traveling in your genes.  However, I caution you about getting too worried about these issues without getting professional advice.  Mind over matter -- *think* yourself healthy and your body will respond.