Hi all thanks for accepting me .
so my story just before Xmas I had flu and noticed a little lump in my neck went gp was told its lymph node due to flu over the weeks it’s got bigger and I noticed swelling in my collar bone :neck went back to doc to be told it’s my anexty but will send me for a ultrasound.
last Thursday I had the ultrasound and was sent to hospital after due to a blood clot in neck and mass in neck
admitted into hospital and the following morning had ct with contrast this shows a 4 cm mass in my lung as well as mass in my neck !
lung doc comes down tells me it presents as sinister .
im kept in hospital for 8 days treated with antibiotics and infection markers coming down.
so now biopsy but doc is feeling positive that this is an infection and all be ok .
then this morning I get a call another doc is like yes this is sinster looming pet scan and biopsy .
im so scared i have 10 kids 3 grandkids a husband and the best job in the world all i can think about is it sinister and im dying I just don’t know how to cope
Hi Katroch and welcome to the Macmillan Community but so sorry to hear about your ongoing diagnosis.
Navigating the cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from others who are dealing with the ‘exact same' cancer type can help a lot.
I have been on my cancer journey for over 25 years with two very rare types of Lymphoma........ but I am still here living a good life.... there is always hope and till hope runs out.
This New to Community area is like our reception desk where we look to direct you to the best part of the Community for you to get support.
The Community is actually divided into dedicated Cancer Support Groups (Discussion Rooms)………… so if you are diagnosed with one of the many types of cancers out there........ have a look through this link Cancer Specific Groups you will find all our dedicated cancer support groups listed.
These groups are safe places to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support from members who are navigating the exact same journey.
The Macmillan Support Line is open between 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00…… this service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support or just a listening ear.
Talking to people ‘face to face’ can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community ((hugs))
