Hi
I found a lump in my breast just before Christmas, it was still there in January so saw my GP who did a referral to the breast unit at my local hospital. I've waited 8 weeks to be seen, my appointment is on Tuesday. Meanwhile I had a huge lump come up by my collarbone, nurse at GPs said it was a pulled muscle. I went back 2 weeks later as it was much bigger and very painful, i couldn't swallow without pain and I have a pressure behind my eye. Saw DR, she sent me straight to A&E. I saw an ENT dr who put a camera up my nose into my throat. He said I needed an urgent CT scan, current wait 2 weeks. Suddenly in the post I got an appointment for an aspiration by ultrasound for next week. Im trying to put on a brave face for everyone but the waiting is so hard.
Hi and welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to see you joining us.
Your long journey for diagnosis is unfortunately not that uncommon at the moment but let’s look for this to move quicker and for you to get some clear answers.
This is such a very stressful and challenging time for you but I do hope you find the community a safe place to get support and ask your questions.
From your description this could be a number of things so best not jump to any conclusions. Once you have a clear diagnosis you can search through our many cancer support group in this list. These groups are safe places to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
The Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or via Webchat and Email too. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support or just a listening ear. You may also find our Ask an Expert section helpful but do allow a few working days for a reply.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers check our Online Information and Support Section.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful but during these strange times it’s not that available but do check to see if any Local Macmillan Support in your area has opened up. Do also check out for a local Maggie's Centre in your area as these folks are amazing.
Always around if you need further help in navigating the community or just want talk more.
All the very best ((hugs))
So, I had my mammogram and saw the breast constant. He was happy that there was nothing sinister. Relief! However, he commented on my neck lumps and said he was pleased I had a scan soon as they need looking at asap. The next day I had a call to bring my CT scan forward a week to this Friday. I'm really worried now 
I have been on my incurable blood cancer journey for over 22 years and one thing I have noticed is how reactive our Lymphatic System is with lumps and bumps coming and going. It's good that this is being checked over and lets hope it's nothing to be concerned about.
I had a brick sized mass in my neck in late 2013 and had a range of treatments and all is ok.... but a lump appeared on the opposite side from where my mass had been a year later. It could have been my Lymphoma returning but it wa checked out and turned out to be a fatty mass that was not an issue.
Lets see what your CT says and take it from there.
Remember the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or via Webchat and Email too where you can get emotional support or just a listening ear.
((hugs))
Thankyou for your positivity. I had no idea you could live with a cancer diagnosis for so long. 
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At one point I was stage 4a and zi know folks who have been on their road even longer.
Things have moved on and cancer survival has doubled since the 70s - there is lots of hope.
Even in the past 6 years, for my rare type of cancer new treatments have been developed that were not available back in late 2013 when I was told “Mike this treatment is our last throw of the dice”….. now I have a fall back if and when it returns…… I will continue to live a life that is not defined by the “what if’s?”…… but I will continue to define how I live this hard fought for life.
wow thats amazing! ️
