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Neck pain can be caused by many medical conditions, including some types of cancer. Cancers that may lead to neck pain include head and neck cancers, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and lymphomas. Neck pain is often an early symptom of these cancers.
Head and Neck Cancers
Cancers of the head and neck area, including the throat, larynx, nose and sinuses can put pressure on nerves and lead to neck pain. Laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers often cause pain when swallowing. Nasopharyngeal cancer may cause ear pain. Oral cancers can also cause neck pain.
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer can spread to lymph nodes in the chest, which may press on nerves and cause neck pain. This pain may radiate down one arm. Lung cancer is more likely to cause shoulder and arm pain than neck pain.
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer can cause dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, which may feel like pain in the neck or throat. As esophageal tumors grow, they can press on the trachea, larynx or nerves in the neck and cause localized neck pain.
Lymphoma
Lymphomas are cancers that originate in the lymph system. Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma can cause lymph nodes to enlarge, potentially leading to neck pain and stiffness depending on the location. Lymphomas may also press on nerves and cause referred neck pain.
Diagnosis
Neck pain can have many causes, including muscle strain and arthritis. A thorough medical evaluation is needed to diagnose cancer. Doctors use imaging tests, biopsies and bloodwork to detect cancers. Anyone experiencing persistent, unexplained neck pain should see their doctor.
Conclusion
While neck pain is common, unexplained and persistent neck pain, especially when combined with other symptoms like trouble swallowing, weight loss or lumps, deserves medical attention. Cancers that may cause neck pain include head and neck cancers, lung cancer, esophageal cancer and lymphomas. Diagnosis requires exams and testing by an oncologist or other cancer specialist.
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