Head and Neck Cancer | Frequently Asked Questions
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- Head and neck cancer surgeon, Wayne Koch, answers frequently asked questions about head and neck cancers, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment and quality of life issues.. Learn more: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/otolar...
Questions Answered:
1. What are the symptoms for head and neck cancer? 0:04
2. What are the risk factors associated with head and neck cancer? 1:14
3. What are the advantages of robotic surgery? 3:52
4. How do you balance quality of life concerns when determining the appropriate treatment plan? 5:06 - Věda a technologie
I'm only 14 and I have symptoms of neck and head cancer....
Neck pain.
Ear pain and swelling.
And a lump or knot in my neck. 😭Y'all please keep me in you're prayers!!
Please go to a doctor..
@@tess2626 I'm going to!
Hannah McDaniel Definitely!!
So how are you today Hannah..?
Hannah whats the result?
Thanks for sharing this critical information!
A big thank to you dr lagbaja i just confirm am completely cure free form hsv1 with the help of his wonderful herbs medicine may God bless you and your wonderful herbs thanks so much
Very good Doctor. I went to see him and he did a biopsy at my first appointment.
Thank god, I came to this video out of curiosity and knowledge. I didn't knew many people are finding out they have lumps and pain. I'm sorry to hear this. I wish everyone of you stay safe and be cured. Thank god for recommending this video so I can know what should I do if I do encounter these symptoms and also for giving me a healthy life 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Stay blessed everyone
I got a lump but I realized it’s acne because it’s under my side burns
A big thank to you dr lagbaja i just confirm am completely cure free form hsv1 with the help of his wonderful herbs medicine may God bless you and your wonderful herbs thanks so much
@@spookily1661 A big thank to you dr lagbaja i just confirm am completely cure free form hsv1 with the help of his wonderful herbs medicine may God bless you and your wonderful herbs thanks so much
@@joycebeauties1569 congratulations 🙏🙏👍👍❤️❤️
@@sometimesitslonely are you interested
My dad had surgery to remove a lump on his tongue and his neck....hasn't recovered lost his appetite has trouble eating sleeping and has been in and out of the hospital alot lately. Currently in hospital awaiting test results. Hurts to see my dad in pain, just want him to get better.
Omg all I got is a random ear not really even pain but annoying thank god bless all of you hope u make it or don’t have it🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I have a hard bump under my skin in front of my ear. I’ve also had a headache on that side and a dull ache in the ear on a off.
Reading comments make me feel so much safer 😭🥺 I have a moveable lump on the side of my neck and I’m too scared to get it checked
Awh I hope there is nothing wrong with you ❤️I have the symptoms so I sure am hoping I don't have cancer 🙏🏻
Hannah McDaniel I’m praying with you 💜
Never be too scared! Cancer is much scarier..I know from experience.
tess2626 I’m dreading cancer so much 😭😭 I hope you’re okay now x
Did you get yourself check up yet?
Dr I have a pain in my neck mass but there is no node
Do you get soar throat in the mornings?
Hi, thank you for reaching out to us. For more information about the survival rates, please visit: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/otolaryngology/specialty_areas/head_neck_cancer_surgery_center/
I have this. Currently on my 4th day after 2nd cycle of chemo. Treatment is brutal.
Sorry to hear about what you are going through, Ace. Stay strong!
I had stage 4 cancer.. a tumor in my neck the size of a lemon was removed.it was also in my tonsils. . .It had spread to 1 lymph node. ..I had 7 cemo and 37 radio therapy sessions with a mouth stint ad mask... ..I didn't lose my voice slivia or taste ...
It did take me a long time to recover. ...now I am nearly 5 years cancer free...I live in Ireland. .I am very grateful to all the doctors in 2 different hospitals. .They saved my life ...I am a better person and also a grandmother to a gorgeous little boy who I mind most days we have great fun ...5 years ago I never would of belived my life would be normal again...dreams I never even dare dreamed for myself came true ....you need to stay strong ad pray ..dig deep u will find the strength. ..try to laugh everyday ...you our will make it too...I am praying for everyone going through this ..👼
We are so glad to hear you are nearly 5 years cancer free, Mandy.
What were your symptoms??? How did you find out
You okay bud?
My mom got a big lump yesterday day but idk if we can go check it because of Corona virus
My mom has ACC that spread to her liver and bones I believe it is stage 4 they thought it was slow growing but it spread fast.
I was diagnosed with this 2 weeks ago I’m starting chemo on Monday! 😦😧
We are sorry to hear what you are going through, Dillon.
How are you now?
what was your symptoms and how old are you?
All the best
Diagnosed 2 weeks and already starting chemo? Wow my love one took like 4 months before she started chemo
I have a big lump on the back of my neck. Just discovered it last night. I wonder how long I've had it.
Discovered 4 bumps at the back of my head/neck yesterday. Pretty symmetrical in their locations so two at the lower base of my head and two at the upper part of my neck.
A big thank to you dr lagbaja i just confirm am completely cure free form hsv1 with the help of his wonderful herbs medicine may God bless you and your wonderful herbs thanks so much
Hw is it nw?
I have come across some one who was unlucky to have huge Neck Cancer and had a history of smoking and drinking. I don't know what to say, it's really scary
Did he or she survive?
I was diagnosed three weeks ago. Surgery is coming. It’s horrifying.
elton john how are you doing?
Which cancer you got , hpv ?
Sucks no one can read comments directed at you anymore
What the symptoms sir..?
It is real like the video said..?
what were your symptoms
I have a lump just in front of my ear (in-between my ear and eyes) and I can't go to a GP because of covid. It doesn't hurt that much to touch and I don't know if I've had it for a while or not because I've only just realised
Hi Joseph, If you would like to request an appointment at one of our hospitals, please call 888-872-1408. Our specially trained medical concierges can arrange consultations or treatment plans with the most appropriate specialists. Johns Hopkins USA can also provide language interpretation, financial counseling, assistance with travel arrangements and anything else to help make Johns Hopkins feel as close to home as possible.
why is no one developing a cure for vph if it can improve cancer? i don't understand, that should be the focus
What about hpv 51?
What's the survival rate
Yep it sounds like me...got my biopsy today and I heard the words, "some of these cells look angry".....
So what happened?
@@darliiingz03 Two benign tumors in my lymph nodes removed, half my head permanently numbed.
I’ve had a hard lump on the back of my head for about 1,2 years now and it keeps on changing its size. I’ve also experienced dizziness,nausea and more when doing tests in school and feel like the lump may be affecting me
Hi ow are you now? My mom has exactly what you have. She very dizzy Al the time.
That’s Candida in the gut.
Same are you okay?
I smoked a pack every 3-4 days for the past 10 years I have ear pain every now and then my lymph nodes under my jaw swell up sometimes I had pressure all over my face and nose and eyes and the sides of my head next day woke up with sore throat and sneezing I don’t feel weak I havint lost any weight inside of my mouth seems fine I do have a small little lump under my Tongue by my inner gum no pain not noticeable no weird coloring I could just feel it with my tongue Any ideas on what it could be ?
Go see your doctor, it could be what this video is on. It may sound scary, but you need to get this assessed.
Ever find out?
How are you
Update ?
I survived this type of cancer. 10 rounds of chemotherapy and 32 rounds of radiation.
How was treatment
@@crystalslade1318 chemotherapy was easy radiation therapy was hell.
@@Warsaw1 how did u know U head it
@@Brinevercared I had bad headache and nose bleeds.
@@Warsaw1 did u have knots on the back of your head ? I’m happy ur still here with us 🥰 can U explain the headaches
I’m pretty sure I have this. I have been drinking since I was 15 and I’m 35. I’ve been noticing deep ear pain for a year now.
How did things turn out?! 🙏✨
This is a very intelligent man. I bet he's seen some horrible things.
I have adenoid cystic carcinoma
How many weeks will you feel the ear pain and mouth pain also neck pain? My neck pain only started now after I took nasal sprays... 😭😭 I'm panicking so much idk what to do my neck pain hurts so baddd 😭😭😭😭
Hw r u?
I started being sexually active 7 years ago. Since 3 weeks ive been having soreness and pain on the left side of my pharynx, also ear pain. Could it be hpv caused cancer or is it too early to be caused by hpv? Im 34.
Hi Karl, we recommend you talk to your health care provider about this. If you would like to come to Johns Hopkins please reach out to inquire about a new appointment by calling 443-251-3109.
Did u found out?
@@beenhavingsht2479 nope, went away for a while but came back again. Not really a sore throat but sore tonsil.
@@karlhans6678 what about the ear pain
Hw is it nw?
They do found something in cat scan got to go for biopsy
Why is the back of my neck white
I have more side effects from radiation therapy than chemo. Chemo just made me tired. But radiation is brutal. Suffering from dryness, thick saliva and no taste. I went from 238 lbs to 212 lbs. I just hope my taste comes back and saliva. I read alot of people who didnt get it back and are still struggling with side effects.
I've had cancer 5 times in the last 11 years and this is the first time I've had radiation. It was to the head and neck. The worst thing I've ever been thro! It's been about 7-8 months and my taste still hasn't come back completely. I had every side effect u could have while going thro that treatment. I had chemo three days a week and radiation every day. I still have trouble with dry mouth and thick saliva. A month ago I had all the lymph nodes in my neck removed and that's been a nightmare too. Still had some side effects from the radiation and this just magnified everything. I hope you're doing well
i have a lump in my cheek, is it normal? please answer.
Hi John, If you have concerns, we recommend speaking with your doctor about this.
Hi dear I just want to ask if you can help me for my issues .
I had biopsy from my back of throat near to tonsils area 2 years ago . ( I have tonsils removed when I was child ) and the result came back Follicular hyperplasia do you think that will change to cancer
my left lynphnode has been swollen for 3 and a half weeks is about the size of golf ball no pain they tested everything from mumps to cat scratch feaver and dont know im afraid to ask anyone if they think its cancer im 13
Any update
Hw is it
I am watching this video trying to figure out what has been going on with me. Start off by saying I have no family doctor!! I live in Nova Scotia lost my Dr right before I noticed the lumps in my neck in 2018. So ya I noticed 2 lumps on the side of my neck I was rubbing sun screen on I never paid a whole lot of attention to it they do not hurt at all but last year and a half I've become worried they have slowly gotten bigger very very slowly and I have this pain in my right ear it's pressure and pain all the time now everyday I have gone 2 outpatients twice now 1 nurse practitioner told me to take allergy medication another in told me to go to message therapy ( I know right what a joke) This is the care us people with no doctor get in Nova Scotia it is truly pathedic point blank period... I don't know what to do or where to go anymore I know something isn't right and my ear pain and preasure is getting is really uncomfortable lumps over 4 years are still there they are not surface lumps they are deep and now u can physically look at my neck and u can see the swelling from them. I am on thyroid medication I'm 45 and have been on it since I was 5. I would except any advice at this point I can get. I can't get anywhere here outpatients so busy they are trying to get u out the door. I need to see a real Dr not a nurse practioner I have a 12 year old daughter who's dad passed when she was 18 months old she needs her mom healthy. I have no idea where to go next or what to do, any advice would be helpful... I would like to take the time as well to everyone who is dealing with that C word and say I'm so sorry, and may god bless and heal you all❤
Hw is it nw
I have come across 2 pea sized lumps on my neck. They don’t hurt and are moveable. I don’t think they’ve grown in 2 weeks but I’m not sure - 1 of them might have gotten larger. (1 is around 1cm, the other may be 1-1.5cm)
Honestly, I’m too scared to get it checked out. I’ve had 2 phone calls with 2 different doctors who have said they think it’s nothing to worry about but I can’t help but worry.
They don’t hurt
I have a cold/sore throat and have in the past had a sore throat too - I was informed this could cause swelling of the glands (they’re just below my ear, on my neck).
Does anyone know what I should do? I’m so so nervous about getting it checked out - I’m only 15 and the anxiety is getting to me, even after being reassured by doctors that it might be okay (but they haven’t physically seen it)
The lumps are not visible to the eye, only if u touch them.
I have a sore throat thats has lasted more than 2 weeks and antibiotics didn help at all
Are your lymph nodes swollen from sore throat?
@@ErickGarcia-cj2uf r u ok now
Yaar same... I too have lymp node in my neck when I touch but it is not visible...
I have one somewhat hard, around 1cm at the back of my neck and I don't think it moves much.. I have no other symptoms but I've had it for a loooooong time and now I'm getting sudden anxiety about this. My mom's pretty knowledgeable with medicsl stuff and says she had them in her teens too and it's almost certainly nothing but I'll get it checked anyways, 16 here btw. You're not alone, I hope thing are better now?
First I had a lump on my back and now I have one on the side of my neck but no symptoms
Any update
@@brittanyhowell5112 I had them pulled out it was non cancerous
@@alecatttheman896 where was the one in your neck located ? I’ve had a lump about 2 1/2 months with no pain under jaw line on right side:( now my left jaw is swelling a bit
@@brittanyhowell5112 same but on my left side its best to get it tested
@@alecatttheman896 I’ve had a ct scan it came back everything looked normal but I wasn’t pleased so I got a neck ultrasound I get my results Wednesday and also I have a procedure where they have to put a camera down my nose to my throat ! Thank you so much for responding to me!!
I do not have any lumps, however, my voice has been hoarse for 5 weeks
I have a node and like 4 lumps 😢 and neck pain and sometimes my face goes numb and I'm only 14 😢😢😢
same 😭
@@kennyMcCormick602 the neck pain is so unberable at times I need to make a doctors appointment😭😭
Same 💯💯🙏
If you haven't already, CZcams is a great resource for videos on different neck stretches. I have severe neck pain (not cancer related) and I go to physical therapy. You could always ask your doctor what they think. Good lucky!
Wavvy how did it go ?
I have a sore throat that lasted for 2 weeks now without no lumps ughh it started aftet smokinh weed!
Same here man. Lump in throat, swollen nodes, radiating head and neck pain. Hoping you’re good.
You good now ?
Had thyroid n parathyroid cancer in 2010,,, now I have a numb chin getting excruciating pain in my bottom lip believe I have cancer again
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I have two lumps on the back of my head one tiny tiny one on my neck and one tiny one behind my ear what do I doooo
Hi, thank you for reaching out to us. Unfortunately, because each person’s medical situation is different, we are unable to provide treatment recommendations or second opinions via this form of communication.
If you would like to request an appointment at one of our hospitals, please call +1-410-502-7683. Our medical concierges can arrange consultations or treatment plans with the most appropriate specialists.
This is old but maybe I'll get a response. The inside of my neck simply hurts....the pain comes and goes. It's not a particularly bad pain just slightly annoying from time to time. It usually occurs more at night and kind of dissapears in the day time but it's random. The pain is slightly above my trachea. It feels on occasion like I have a pill in my throat, but there are no lumps that I can feel anywhere on my neck, not even where the pain is located. I'm a HEAVY drinker of alcohol and use chewing tobacco regularly.
I have no difficulty speaking, drinking, swallowing or anything, infact, when I eat the symptoms just momentarily dissapear or I don't notice it but it comes back after I'm done.
What in the heck could possibly be wrong with me, this has been going on for like 4 days now.
Hi, thank you for reaching out to us. We’re very sorry to hear about what you’re going through. Unfortunately, because each person’s medical situation is different, we are unable to provide treatment recommendations or second opinions via this form of communication.
If you would like to request an appointment at one of our hospitals, please call 888-872-1408. Our specially trained medical concierges can arrange consultations or treatment plans with the most appropriate specialists. Johns Hopkins USA can also provide language interpretation, financial counseling, assistance with travel arrangements and anything else to help make Johns Hopkins feel as close to home as possible.
How are you?
@@ErickGarcia-cj2uf Well I'm still alive I guess, those symptoms have since gone away but I still don't know what was wrong or if there is something wrong with me now.
@@bubblegumbabeface6629 Youre lucky i developed a sore throat 2 weeks ago from smoking weed and it does not go away! I have an app with ent specialists. Ima have to demand for a biopsy
how are you now?
The back of my neck kind of hurts a little bit. What is it ?
That's what I'm looking for I have lump it doesn't hurt but what is it
Same I don’t know in my side of my neck I have a lump idk if it is but it started to pain but not that bad and I’m lost
fortune daniel I have a small bump on the back of my head Idk what is
@@MarceyCloud same
@@michaelqwert4014same here, what we will do. I have tonsil problems too never goes away chronic tonsilloths and round bumo in neck
I have 4 enlarge lymphnode in neck .. will it change to cancer...
Now are you okk
@@NightSoul12328 yes
and was it painless
@@NightSoul12328 yes it was painless
How are you now ?
thank god i never smoked tobacco before nor drink often. the last time i heavily drunk was on new years and i quit smoking weed like 4 years ago.
Thanks to weed i now habw a sore throat that does not go away!
@@ErickGarcia-cj2uf yup. cronic use of weed leads to immune system problems.
I wish I never started smoking cigarettes or chewing tobacco
I have ear pain and mouth pain, anc my neck is hurting so bad, is this cancer? 😭 I still don't have a lump in my neck, but it hurts. I already told the doctor, but that time my neck still doesn't hurt....
I also have shortness of breath and frequent coughing... 😭😭😭
Hi, thank you for reaching out to us. We’re very sorry to hear about what you’re going through. Unfortunately, because each person’s medical situation is different, we are unable to provide treatment recommendations or second opinions via this form of communication.
If you would like to request an appointment at one of our hospitals, please call 888-872-1408. Our specially trained medical concierges can arrange consultations or treatment plans with the most appropriate specialists. Johns Hopkins USA can also provide language interpretation, financial counseling, assistance with travel arrangements and anything else to help make Johns Hopkins feel as close to home as possible.
Figured it out??
Hw r u?
I have swollen lymph nodes on both sides, under my chin area. They have been swollen since before October of last year. There is no pain, and I have had tests, and have no infections. I have been on steroids and antibiotics already. With no change in my lymph nodes.
I am scheduled to see an ENT tomorrow. My Dr said he is worried it might be cancer. I have no clue what kind or anything. I'm scared, and I don't know what to expect.
I also have severe itching on my stomach and chest. Mild itching all over my body.
Hey if you don't mind me asking, what did they tell you ? I'm very late but I do have the same things you have .
HI Katie, I went through six months watching lymph nodes swell. Finally when I had my biopsies I was diagnosed with Head and Neck Cancer. It is beatable, i am three years out from my diagnosis and treatment. How are you? What was the outcome? It does get better, I promise!
@@todell6 what was your treatment? did you get sore throat? I have sore throat on my right side that won't go away, but no other symptoms.
@@karlhans6678 I had swollen nodes, a horrible running nose and congestion before I was diagnosed. Following my biopsies, I had a modified neck dissection, tonsillectomy and my tongue was skinned from near the top of it to the base of it. Following surgery I had 35 radiation treatments, no chemo. I would highly recommend going to see your ENT, they will do a fine needle aspiration to pull liquid out of your lymph nodes for examination. Please don't wait.
@@todell6 ok I won't wait. So you no sore throat? What caused your cancer, how old were you when it happened?
I had a blood test for my lymph nodes IIRC and it came back negative.
i literally have a lump on my left side of my neck. when i stretch it its more noticeable. my pediatrician got some blood work from me but my ear did feel like a little weird but it went away! the lump is painless and im still waiting to hear from my pediatrician
How’s that going for you?
carlos reyes it was nothing they gave me antibiotics and it went away!!
@@kitkat-tk9ml that’s awesome to hear! But also frightening as well, I take antibiotics but my lump hasn’t gone away. I’m glad to see you’re doing better tho! Stay blessed
@@CarlosReyes-zn6tn any update ?
Past year I’ve felt extreme shaking and tension on my neck, the inside of my head feels like a earthquake, and my left side I can’t crack at all it’s painful. My two hands specifically my fingers shake and when I lay down I swear I feel everything is moving and my legs move on their own. Help please
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Did you find out what it was ?
I smoke 26 years😰👍
I have a lump on my neck. Soooo.....?
Same I'm worried
Update ?
@@Vivid843 update ?
I have several (5) lymph nodes in my neck I can feel them but they dont hurt and sometimes when I stand up I blackout for like 4 secs.
🙁😶
@@r.g.3963 thanks a lot
How are u now?
@@jpuppy2909 they dont bother me now
Im too scared! I have one 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭im 11 yrs. Old
Everything will be ok. God is with you
Oh no don’t b scared or believes any of that,, your only 11 a lot of life to live healthy!
@ theres no god, stfu!
@@karlhans6678 THERE IS
if you eat HEALTHY and dont drink or smoke you will NOT die of cancer nor a heart attack.
Lies
@@losp3003 no its not a lie you fool.
What you eat DIRECTLY affects your health.
My coworker was a very healthy person, never smoked, or drank alcohol, she went to bed n just never woke up. She died of natural causes n she was only 27.
@@sofiaserrano8886 then she wast healthy.. doing drugs isnt the only thing make you unhealthy... she mostlikely had a bad diet..no one just dies for no reason there is ALWAYS a cause.
@@bounchofbeaners est? Tf is est