'I Had a Tumour in My Neck': Urvashi Dholakia Opens Up About Sudden Surgery and Unexpected Diabetes Diagnosis

TV actress Urvashi Dholakia reveals her neck tumour diagnosis. Learn its causes, early symptoms, treatment options, and health awareness tips.

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Written By: Muskan Gupta | Published : August 29, 2025 11:59 AM IST

Urvashi Dholakia, a television actress, recently revealed that she was diagnosed with a tumour in the neck in December 2023. As soon as she was aware of the tumour, the actress underwent immediate surgery. However, it led to her being diagnosed with diabetes.

In a media interaction, Urvashi Dholakia said, "During the last week of Jhalak, I was not feeling well. I initially thought I had low blood pressure because I have had it since the age of 10 years. After I got eliminated from Jhalak, exactly a week later, I was away on a shoot. There, I realised something was off regarding my health. A tumour was diagnosed which, within a month, was controlled, operated and removed. But I got diagnosed with diabetes,"

The actress further revealed, she doesn't work out. "I don't work out. No yoga, no gym. I eat everything."

What Is A Neck Tumour?

The tumour of the neck is an exaggerated growth in the tissues of the neck. These tumours are either non-cancerous or cancerous. They can be caused by different components found in the neck, including:

  • Lymph nodes
  • Thyroid gland
  • Salivary glands
  • Muscles or connective tissues
  • Nerves

Neck Tumour Causes

Neck tumours may occur as a result of various reasons:

  1. Thyroid nodules- commonly caused by iodine deficiency or heredity.
  2. Lipomas- growths of fatty tissue
  3. Fibromas- fibrous overgrowth
  4. Cysts -including branchial cysts or thyroglossal duct cysts
  5. Lymphoma -cancer of the lymph nodes.
  6. Thyroid cancer -papillary, follicular, medullary, or anaplastic.
  7. Cancer of the salivary glands- distant yet possible
  8. Metastatic tumours- cancers that spread to the head, neck, lung, or other parts.

Neck Tumour Risk Factors

Here are the major risk factors associated with nec tumours:

  • Tobacco (action of smoking or dosing)
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Radiation exposure
  • Cancer family history
  • Viral infections (e.g. HPV, EBV)

Neck Tumour Symptoms

Symptoms can be different; they depend on the site and type of the tumour:

  1. A lump or swelling in the neck which lasts for 2-3 weeks
  2. Pain or tenderness in the neck
  3. Difficulty in: both swallowing and breathing
  4. Change of voice or hoarseness
  5. Weight loss of an unknown cause
  6. Fever and night sweats or feeling tired (common in lymphoma)

Prevention And Early Detection

Now the question is how to stay safe from neck cancer? What you need to do to stay safe? Here are the details:

  1. Avoid alcohol and tobacco
  2. Consume a balanced diet with proper nutrients
  3. Regular checkups by dentists and physicians
  4. Consider observing lumps in the neck and consult a doctor at the early stages
  5. Injection of HPV can reduce the risk of certain head and neck cancers

Stay informed, stay safe!

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FAQs

What symptoms can a neck tumour cause?

Common symptoms include swelling, pain, difficulty swallowing, voice changes, and unexplained weight loss.

What health issue did Urvashi Dholakia recently reveal?

She revealed that she was diagnosed with a neck tumour in December 2023.

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