There are a number of things a neck mass could be and 90% are nothing to worry about, but it could also be cancer and that's a big risk to take.
neck cancer
Neck cancer is a complicated and aggressive form of cancer. It can be treated with radiotherapy, chemotherapy or surgery to cut out the infected area.
There is no such thing as "head" or "neck" cancer. Cancer is general term for the abnormal multiplying of cells because of a mutation in their DNA ie- a tumor( although, not all tumors are caused by cancer). Cancer can be fatal for many different reasons, but generally it is because tumors cause the organs that they are in to not function normally. When a tumor is contained it can usually be removed but the problem is, it can travel to other parts of your body through the "lymphatic system" which is called "metastasizing" Once this as occurred, a persons chances drop.
William S. MacComb has written: 'Cancer of the head and neck' -- subject(s): Cancer, Head, Neck
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Neck mass is also called neck lump. It causes respiratory infection like cold or sinusitis. The lump mostly occurs in infants and children.
This operation should not be done if cancer has metastasized (spread) beyond the head and neck, or if the cancer has invaded the bones of the cervical vertebrae
Andrew F. Olshan has written: 'Epidemiology, pathogenesis, and prevention of head and neck cancer' -- subject(s): Epidemiology, Head, Neck, Cancer, Prevention, Pathogenesis, Head and Neck Neoplasms
There are many symptoms for a thyroid cancer like a lump on your neck or a nodule; if you have pain swallowing or chronic neck pains, but its always important to get it professionally checked by a physician.
Cancer that involves the mouth and pharynx is commonly referred to as "head and neck cancer." Head and neck cancer encompasses a group of cancers that can affect various areas within the head and neck region, including the oral cavity (mouth), pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands, and the soft tissues of the neck. The most common type of head and neck cancer is squamous cell carcinoma, which typically originates in the squamous cells lining the mucous membranes of these structures. Smoking and alcohol use are significant risk factors for head and neck cancer, although the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is becoming an increasingly recognized cause, particularly for oropharyngeal cancers.
Symptoms of thyroid cancer are a lump in the neck, changes to the voice such as hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, pain in the neck and throat, and swollen lymph nodes.
Try to picture a whale with a long neck!