i had cancer that started on the base of my tongue last year, stage four, spread to nodes in neck. I had strong chemo and raditation. I continue with visits to dr. no return seen but....i am having alot of pain under one arm that radiates into the breast and sometimes have painful swelling under my jaw on the same side. It can be quite painful.
Hi, Thanks for writing in. There are many areas which require attention in your case as the following.1. It is possible that your cancer is still not completely treated. This requires follow up clinical examination and imaging to confirm any active disease. If confirmed then you might require another session of treatment with chemotherapy or radiation therapy.2. Another situation is that your immunity is less due to cancer and chemotherapy. This might cause secondary infection in the throat and neck region. This will usually be found with acute symptoms and local rise in temperature and skin changes. This requires specific treatment to minimize the infection and symptoms of discomfort.3. There might be side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy on the neck and throat region. This will slowly improve with time over weeks to months. Please have a follow-up consultation with your doctor to know the exact cause of your symptoms and have it treated. Please do not worry.