Found out I have throat cancer

[JunkFoodz]

What a way to start off the new year. I was a former cigarette smoker, started off smoking when I was 16. I had smoked for about 4 years then quit when I got into fitness and lifting. I have been smoke free besides the occasional herbs for 7 years now. I always had a light cough I'd get for about a week at a time but never thought anything serious about it. Until about 2 months ago my cough started getting worse, I lost my voice for about 2 weeks and could barely get food down.

I went to the doctor about the problem, they originally thought it was a throat infection and prescribed medication but it didn't get any better. I went back after a month and they did further tests and scans. My doctor called me in yesterday and let me know it's cancer

I was really in shock I can't explain how I felt at that moment. I feel empty is all I can say. What a way to start off the new year

[NotANun21]

You'll make it brah

[Fuqdatass]

We already had one cancer fraud recently so excuse me if I'm not ready to buy this.

[redraider86]

Why u red tho?

I'm just gonna assume you're not trolling and say you've freaking got this. Cancer is the suckiest thing any person could imagine but others have gotten through it and so will you. Feel free to PM anytime, srs.

I did radiation and chemo, just lemme know how I can help. We're all gonna make it.

[deft0nes]

just another RED making false claims for reps...

[hermes3893]

How old are you?

[YourIHero]

Cickening

[JunkFoodz]

We already had one cancer fraud recently so excuse me if I'm not ready to buy this.

Haven't been on the misc in almost a year now really?

[alexdgreat666]

damm bruh have faith youll make it

[JunkFoodz]

How old are you?

28 now

[1010101]

Prove it, you should have something after visiting the doctor multiple times.

[Mobraelite]

didn't smoke in 7 years ?

it has to be genetic im convinced , maybe those 4 years speed up the cancer and you would have it later in life had you not smoked

either way, let us know if it's just a tumor or actually cancer and if it's benign or not


maybe surgery to remove the tumor and radiation to follow up or just radiation if it's small enough

[JunkFoodz]

just another RED making false claims for reps...

I figured I'd get a lot of this. I honestly haven't told a single person since I found out but holding it in is killing me. Dont know why I came to the misc for sympathy

[drvillain]

best of luck OP.

[Courwes]

Surprising you got throat cancer after only smoking for 4 years. Had a cousin beat stage 4 brain cancer twice. My dad beat prostate cancer. Its a ****ty disease and probably crushing to hear you've got it but you can can get through it. Wishing you luck

[stevedm]

What a way to start off the new year. I was a former cigarette smoker, started off smoking when I was 16. I had smoked for about 4 years then quit when I got into fitness and lifting. I have been smoke free besides the occasional herbs for 7 years now. I always had a light cough I'd get for about a week at a time but never thought anything serious about it. Until about 2 months ago my cough started getting worse, I lost my voice for about 2 weeks and could barely get food down.

I went to the doctor about the problem, they originally thought it was a throat infection and prescribed medication but it didn't get any better. I went back after a month and they did further tests and scans. My doctor called me in yesterday and let me know it's cancer

I was really in shock I can't explain how I felt at that moment. I feel empty is all I can say. What a way to start off the new year

I'm not saying I don't believe you, but as somebody in the medical field I can guarantee you nobody calls and gives somebody a diagnosis of cancer over the phone.

[Courwes]

I'm not saying I don't believe you, but as somebody in the medical field I can guarantee you nobody calls and gives somebody a diagnosis of cancer over the phone.

He didnt say they called him and told him over the phone. He said they called him into the doctors office to tell him in person

[JunkFoodz]

didn't smoke in 7 years ?

it has to be genetic im convinced , maybe those 4 years speed up the cancer and you would have it later in life had you not smoked

either way, let us know if it's just a tumor or actually cancer and if it's benign or not


maybe surgery to remove the tumor and radiation to follow up or just radiation if it's small enough

Yeah and I asked my doctor what are the chances I'd get cancer after 7 years being smoke free and he said some people go 20 years after quitting and the cancer appears. Dont think it's genetic because none of my family has ever had cancer

[PotatoLane]

I'm not saying I don't believe you, but as somebody in the medical field I can guarantee you nobody calls and gives somebody a diagnosis of cancer over the phone.

Did to a family member of mine

[MiniManletXD]

Good luck bruh.

[vik66]

I'm not saying I don't believe you, but as somebody in the medical field I can guarantee you nobody calls and gives somebody a diagnosis of cancer over the phone.

this x2, but I have seen it before.

The reason I dont beleef is that 4 years of smoking IS NOT enough to give you cancer. You either have some genetic predisposition, or it is not because of your cancer

[naths]

I'm not saying I don't believe you, but as somebody in the medical field I can guarantee you nobody calls and gives somebody a diagnosis of cancer over the phone.

I'm not saying I don't believe you, but if you worked in the medical field you would be able to read properly.

[butwhowasgains]

Damn brah

We are all gonna make it, good luck brah

[PotatoLane]

this x2, but I have seen it before.

The reason I dont beleef is that 4 years of smoking IS NOT enough to give you cancer. You either have some genetic predisposition, or it is not because of your cancer

This. Smoking is bad sure, but my grandfather smoked from 7 years old to 80 something and has never had cancer. They definitely contribute but even a lifetime of smoking can't cause cancer in some.

It's likely this would have happened anyway even if OP didn't smoke, but it would have probably progressed more slowly and he would have found it 5-10 years later.

[SirBetalot]

Best of luck brah, sending positive thoughts your way and i know you can beat it! Im convinced ill have this myself one day from eating out too much tinder hpv poosay on the first date (srs)

[Courwes]

You can also get throat cancer from HPV. So are you sure it was just from 4 years of smoking?

[redraider86]

I figured I'd get a lot of this. I honestly haven't told a single person since I found out but holding it in is killing me. Dont know why I came to the misc for sympathy

You'd better start telling fam/friends now. You're going to need them, fast.

And no one here is gonna give you sympathy. We'll give you support and encouragement but we've all dealt with deep ****. Don't ever expect anyone to feel sorry for you. Put on your fighting big boy boxers.

[MajesticLion]

Peace and blessings.

[PotatoLane]

You can also get throat cancer from HPV. So are you sure it was just from 4 years of smoking?

Forgot about this. You eat a lot of poon opie?

[JunkFoodz]

This. Smoking is bad sure, but my grandfather smoked from 7 years old to 80 something and has never had cancer. They definitely contribute but even a lifetime of smoking can't cause cancer in some.

It's likely this would have happened anyway even if OP didn't smoke, but it would have probably progressed more slowly and he would have found it 5-10 years later.

Yeah and when I told him I'd get a cough for a week at a time he said there was no direct sign that was from cancer developing but when I told him I do occasionally smoke "herb" from time to time he said there's a strong possibility it could be related to it slowly forming over that span of 7 years