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JJice
02-12-18, 06:12
It’s my biggest fear right now because the past few months I’ve noticed pain in the thoracic area. It’s been getting worse and worse. Reason I believe it could be cancer is because it’s been unrelenting and progressive.

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Anyone?

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I’m also itching all over my back is this another indicator of spine cancer?
Aussie11
02-12-18, 12:18
I haven’t heard of itching back being sign of spinal cancer. I can understand your worries as I have thought same sort of thing recently due to my thoracic pain which seems to be getting worse. Have you had any Physiotherapy on it or have you seen a doctor? There are so many non cancer things that could be the culprit but good to still go to doctor to see if they can give you some reassurance, and medication if needed.
JJice
02-12-18, 16:01
Yes I saw my doctor about a month ago about it and he gave me muscle relaxers that didn’t help. It’s like a stinging type pain I read it could be lymphoma or something similar. I do have night sweats to go along with the back pain..
Fishmanpa
02-12-18, 16:02
Sounds a lot like severe anxiety tbh :shrug:

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JJice
02-12-18, 16:19
Sounds a lot like severe anxiety tbh :shrug:

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How so?
Fishmanpa
02-12-18, 16:31
Your doctor isn't concerned, you admit you have health anxiety and you're posting on anxiety website seeking reassurance :whistles:

Take a look at THIS. (https://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/articles) There's a lot of great info, self help info and explanations for your symptoms.

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JJice
03-12-18, 14:53
Everyday the pain just gets worse I’ve read that could definitely mean it’s cancer. I am so worried about this it’s sexing me into a depression..
Fishmanpa
03-12-18, 15:18
You were worried about kidney cancer a month ago and now it's spinal cancer. It's a very common HA trait. I'm not one for paid reassurance but see your doctor if you feel that bad. :shrug: "Told Ya So Gang" will be on standby ;)

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AMomentofClarity
03-12-18, 17:48
Everyday the pain just gets worse I’ve read that could definitely mean it’s cancer. I am so worried about this it’s sexing me into a depression..

Or it could be muscle tension that isn’t improving because you’re not treating your anxiety.