Swelling in places where your cancer isn't at. Anyone have this happen?

Coloman
Coloman Member Posts: 52
edited May 2020 in General Cancer
I have swelling around my neck that has started this past week. It's making it slightly hard to breathe. Not extreme swelling, but enough to notice my neck is fatter than it really is. Doctor's appointment is Friday, they say "probably" nothing to worry with.

Anyone have this happen, my cancer is colon cancer, not in my head or neck.

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  • Bengal
    Bengal Member Posts: 518
    edited May 2020
    I would most definitely get this checked out! Cancer has a way of sneaking up on you and can pop up anywhere. Better safe than sorry?
  • LiveWithCancer
    LiveWithCancer Member Posts: 470
    edited May 2020
    My cancer metastasized to the lymph nodes in my neck (supraclavicle lymph node). On the other hand, you may fighting some sort of infection, which would also cause lymph nodes to swell.

    Here's hoping there's nothing nefarious going on!
  • Teachertina
    Teachertina Member Posts: 205
    edited May 2020
    After having any type of cancer makes us hyper aware of new issues. Never assume it’s nothing. It’s good to get any concern checked out! Listen to your body!
  • po18guy
    po18guy Member Posts: 329
    edited May 2020
    Are you on steroids: Prednisone, Prednisolone, Dexamethasone etc.? They increase cortisol (a hormone) and thus fat deposits around the collar bone, neck and upper back. Severe cases are known as Cushing's Syndrome.
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cushing-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20351310
  • Bug
    Bug Member Posts: 394
    edited May 2020
    Good luck to you. Please let us know how your doctor's appointment goes.
  • JaneA
    JaneA Member Posts: 335
    edited May 2020
    I'm surely hoping that this turns out to be nothing. It's always good to let our oncologist know about new "things." I'm glad that you'll get seen tomorrow.

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