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Pet scan shows asymmetrical area in my throat?
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Pet scan shows asymmetrical area in my throat?

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    • September 3, 2017 at 5:14 am
    TinaW
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      I'm not sure what that means, but my oncologist is sending me to an ENT dr to find out what is going on. It feels like I have a pill stuck in my throat, it's not painful, but is very uncomfortable if my throat gets dry. Does this sound familiar to anyone? I heard that interferon may have caused some issues, I was on it for a year.

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        • September 3, 2017 at 11:32 am
        youngann
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          Hello Tina. I too have that "pill in the throat" feeling due to four growths on my thyroid. I've had them  biopsied and they all came up negative. 🙂 The docs will just keep a close eye on my thyroid levels.

          The biopsy itself isn't painful but it's just wierd having someone stick needles in your throat.

          Good luck,

          Ann

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