A lump in the neck is the most distinctive symptom of thyroid cancer. The lump is located low on the front part of the neck, near where the neck meets the collarbones. The lump may be visible, or you may be able to feel it when you touch your neck. See your doctor immediately if you develop a lump in your neck. In some cases, you may notice an overall swelling of the lower front part of your neck, instead of a well-defined lump. The lump may appear suddenly or grow rapidly. Most neck lumps are caused by non-cancerous conditions, such as an enlarged thyroid gland or goiter. The lump is more likely to be caused by cancer if it is hard or firm to the touch, does not move easily when touched, and grows over time. Thyroid cancer may also cause swollen lymph nodes in your neck. Thyroid cancer may cause aches or pain in your neck and throat. In some cases, the pain may radiate up your neck and into your ears. See your doctor if you have neck or throat pain that: Lasts longer than a week. Is accompanied by a lump in your neck. Causes difficulty breathing or swallowing. Thyroid cancer may affect your voice, causing it to sound hoarse, weak, or different in pitch from usual. See your doctor if you experience voice changes that: Do not go away after 3 weeks, especially if you haven't had a cold or other upper respiratory infection. Are accompanied by pain, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or a lump in your throat. Thyroid cancer may make it difficult for you to swallow food or liquid. Swallowing may be painful, or you may experience a sensation of food being stuck in your throat. Make an appointment with your doctor if you have difficulty swallowing. Thyroid cancer may cause your airways to feel constricted, making it difficult to breathe. See your doctor immediately if you have trouble breathing. Thyroid cancer can also cause a cough that does not go away. If you have a cough that lasts more than a few weeks, especially if you have not had a cold or other upper respiratory infection recently, see your doctor.
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One-sentence summary -- Check for a lump on the front of your neck. Make note of pain in the front of your neck. Watch for changes in your voice. Look for difficulty swallowing. Pay attention to breathing problems. Get checked if you have a persistent cough.

If you're feeling lost and unsafe with your husband, seek help immediately. Talk with a crisis counselor, and to understand what makes a healthy and unhealthy relationship. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: http://www.thehotline.org/ or 1-800-799-7233 Learn about what services and support are available in your community to help you. If you generally feel safe with your husband, but are increasingly having arguments, consider seeing a counselor to help you both communicate more effectively. See counseling as a way to grow and better your relationship, rather than feeling shame. Make counseling a priority. See it as an opportunity to improve the health of your relationship and feel more confident in yourself. If your husband rejects marriage or couples counseling, consider going to counseling just for you. Counselors can help you cope better with challenging relationships. Identify people that you trust, and talk with them about your relationship with your husband and what he said. There may be wisdom or guidance in what they say. Avoid isolating yourself when your husband, or anyone else, puts you down or makes you feel bad. Instead, reach out to your loving and supportive friends or family. Gain strength and wisdom from others who have overcome body image issues or difficult relationships.
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One-sentence summary -- Contact a crisis hotline if you feel at risk for abuse. Consider seeing a marriage or couples counselor. Connect with friends and family for reassurance and support.

Even if you don't like to run or play video games, try to do something your brother or sister enjoys. They'll appreciate that you showed an interest and, even more importantly, will enjoy spending time with you. Take the opportunity to ask them more about the activity they enjoy. This will allow them to open up and can get the conversation going. Regardless of how old (or young) you are, games are a great way to bond with your sibling. Try to learn a new game together or pick one from your childhood that brings back memories. Don't choose a game that has a history of causing arguments. If, for example, you can't get through a game of Scrabble without name calling and arguments, be sure to pick another game. Playing a basketball game outside or a good, old-fashioned game of miniature golf counts too! Relive happy moments together by looking at family photo albums. You'll enjoy looking back at some of life's best moments and will hopefully remember all of the good times with your sibling. Whether it's a weekend trip or a movie marathon, establish a tradition with your brother or sister. You can do it on a monthly or yearly basis. For something like a trip, it may make sense to do it yearly. Movie marathon's though, can be done on a monthly basis. Try alternating who picks the movies and snacks as part of the tradition!
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Do their favorite activities. Have a game night. Look at family photo albums together. Establish a sibling tradition.