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What Causes The Feeling Of Lump In Throat Along With Difficulty In Swallowing?

In 2013 I was diagnosed with hodgkins lymphoma. I completed 6 cycles of ABVD and a pet confirmed that I was in remission. In Jan 2015 my right arm and neck began to hurt severely. That was a symptom for me the first time being that the tumor encased my subclavian artery and was hitting nerves and restricted blood supply. I made an appointment with my oncologist before the appointment date I started a new symptom. I now have a lump feeling in my throat and its hard to swallow. This too was a symptom the first time. This feeling is only cm from my incision scar from my last biopsy insicion. I went to the appointment today and mentioned everything to only be told my cbc and cmb were all normal as well as my tsh levels and that he will see me next spring. I cannot handle this sensation and pain what more can I do? Or what do you suggest?
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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HI

Thanks for posting your query.

Well your blood tests are normal means very unlikely for a relapse of Lymphoma. But was a throat examination done . It could be simple enlargement of tonsils or a throat infection.

My advise is to get a Throat examination by an ENT doctor and if Tonsillar enlargement or Throat infection is found , a course of Antibiotics and that shall resolve your problem.

Till then do salt water gargling 3-4 times a day.

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What Causes The Feeling Of Lump In Throat Along With Difficulty In Swallowing?

HI Thanks for posting your query. Well your blood tests are normal means very unlikely for a relapse of Lymphoma. But was a throat examination done . It could be simple enlargement of tonsils or a throat infection. My advise is to get a Throat examination by an ENT doctor and if Tonsillar enlargement or Throat infection is found , a course of Antibiotics and that shall resolve your problem. Till then do salt water gargling 3-4 times a day. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarification feel free to ask .