Discovered he had cancer after experiencing a sharp pain in his throat

Mr. Michael (58 years old, a train driver) said that he works shifts so he cannot live without coffee. However, one day, while sipping this favorite drink, he noticed a sharp pain in his throat, according to the Express newspaper.

While drinking coffee, he felt a sharp pain in his throat.

Mr. Michael went to the doctor and was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer. He underwent 3 months of intensive treatment at Leeds Hospital (UK).

Mr. Michael underwent 35 rounds of radiation and 3 rounds of chemotherapy, and was hospitalized twice. After 7 months of treatment, he was cancer-free.

Speaking to Leeds Hospitals charity, Michael said: "When I was diagnosed, I started treatment straight away. Looking back, I feel very lucky," according to Express .

Mr. Michael warns that it is important that if you notice anything unusual in your body, you go see a doctor immediately.

Nasopharyngeal cancer symptoms can cause pain in the throat

Signs and symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer

According to the Australian Cancer Council, there are two main types of throat cancer: pharyngeal cancer and laryngeal cancer.

Symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer may include: Pain in the throat, shortness of breath, persistent cough, coughing up blood, voice changes such as hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, feeling like something is stuck in the throat, a lump in the neck or throat, sudden unexplained weight loss, according to the Cancer Council.

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