Hi. A large lump the size of a tennis ball appeared on the left side of my neck 4 and a half weeks ago. I haven't lost weight feel generally OK. I've had a slightly hoarse voice for years which I put down to smoking. The lump appeared in the space of an afternoon.
My GP gave me antibiotics for a week to no effect. I was referred to ent on a 2ww. Had a nasoendoscopy and examination. This showed a swelling of the left vocal cord which is the same side as the neck lump. I need CT of head, neck and chest. Ultrasound with FNA and a biopsy under GA. The consultant told me to see GP about a small growth on my arm which I did the day after on Friday. I now have a 2ww referral for skin cancer.
I honestly don't know what to expect. I'm getting married in 9 weeks and look like I have 2 heads at the moment. I lost my husband of 33 years 5 years ago and I can't stand the thought of my children losing me too. Has anybody had these symptoms and come out of it OK?
Thanks for reading.
Good afternoon Jen, please do not be sorry its something we all go through its just we have been there and for a newbie, it all sounds scary. Just take things a day at a time and you will see it all fall into place. Take care.
Chris x
Its sometimes not easy but its worth it !
Good luck for tomorrow. Hope you hear soon.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I wrote a blog about my cancer. just click on the link below
https://todaymycoffeetasteslikechristmasincostarica.com
Good luck for tomorrow Jen.
Chris x
Its sometimes not easy but its worth it !
Good luck for tomorrow, 
