Woman's throat lump discovered to be tongue cancer

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 11:24 · Archive

A woman from Thornton discovered a lump in her throat was tongue cancer, initially believing it to be a swollen gland.

Lisa Martin from Thornton discovered that a lump in her throat was tongue cancer after initially believing it to be a swollen gland. Tests later revealed the true nature of her condition.

Martin described the moment she learned her diagnosis as a shock. She recalled seeing the look on a nurse's face as she was brought in to see the doctor about the lump.

How it is being reported

• 'I thought a lump in my throat was common cold, but tests showed I had cancer'Lisa Martin from Thornton was diagnosed with tongue cancer after first believing a lump she found was a swollen glandLancsLive · 8 Oct, 10:42
• 'Shock to the system' - Thornton Mum's horror at discovering lump in throat was actually tongue cancer"I remember seeing the look on the nurse's face as she brought me into see the doctor.”Blackpool Gazette · 8 Oct, 09:31

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