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Dad, 66, Choked on a Cup of Tea and Lost Consciousness. It Led to Him Learning He Had Cancer
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- Colin Hodgkinson, 66, experienced swallowing difficulties and tongue ulcers for over a year, but doctors initially treated him only with antibiotics without identifying the cause.
- After a severe choking incident at home caused him to pass out and injure his head, hospital tests revealed masses in his neck and throat, leading to a diagnosis of oropharyngeal cancer.
- Colin's daughter, Connie Hodgkinson, believes the choking episode may have ultimately saved his life by prompting thorough medical investigation and urges others to persist in seeking answers when symptoms persist.
- Colin is expected to undergo chemotherapy and possibly surgery, while his family has started a GoFundMe campaign to fund a family vacation before treatment begins.
- The case highlights the importance of advocating for timely specialist referrals when symptoms like swallowing difficulties and weight loss persist without clear diagnosis.
