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Update I had a Pet scan yesterday and today visited the head and neck clinic at St. Vincents. I have received a very positive diagnosis. The basics are doctors believe the lump may be cancerous (but still don't know for sure), but everything else shows (if it is cancerous) it hasn't moved to any other part of my body. Next step is surgery on the 16th to remove the Lymph and anything that biopsies bad next to it. In a funny way the short time I have had to deal with this has given me new focus on life, I had been suffering depression for a while now, and this simply opened my eyes and gave me cause to stop, breathe and see what I have. I have also started to collect a great collection of material that has helped me, a lot of CD's from Dr. Wayne Dyer and Andrew Weil. I've changed my diet and feel pretty good. I have many more thoughts, but need time to just digest this thanks all, Beautylee what I messaged was sincere

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Thanks Ron that sort of communication is great, and ironic. Given I already know this won't kill me, I know I have stuff to deal with but am committed to using Cancer as a reason to change things in my life (not just lifestyle). I am committed to not just surviving (which I will) but surviving better again Ron, your words to me were very powerful, and lifted me at a down moment.

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Thanks Beautylee. Just kind of feeling my way through it all, including my emotions. A few years ago I read Lance Armstrongs autobiography and how he battled Cancer. Time to get it out again. I am looking for inspiration more than support, looking for how people don't just cope, but how they change, excel and manifest triumph (does that sound strange.) Sounds like you have started to get a good handle on that BL.

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Hi I'm Jonathan and new here. 4 weeks ago my Lymph Nodes on the right side of my neck swole quickly. In that time I have had 2 blood tests Ultra Sound CT Scan neck and Chest And all came back clean, 100% clean. Monday I had a fine needle biopsy, today saw the ENT surgeon who told me there are suspicious cells in it, BUT would not say for sure it is Cancer. He said it's probably 60% Cancer, but did say he thought it was highly treatable given all other tests came clean. Suggested it may be skin (not melanoma) or throat cancer. I have had the camera down the throat and the nose and that was all clean, so he expects it is very small. Monday I go for a Pet scan, then go the the Head and Neck Clinic. I want to believe whatever it is I got early. Even talked to a friend who had an undiagnosed Cyst for 12 months that was cancerous and went through radiation and is now Cancer free. it really sounds like his was worse - but yes I know mine hasn't been totally diagnosed yet. So don't suggest bad alternatives :). Anyway, thats my story.

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