Another lump

Thank you everyone for the replies and the kind words.

We have just been to see the consultant and it is classic lymphedema in his words - thank goodness!! 
my partner had his first post treatment scope and the consultant had a good feel at his neck and said everything is feeling good so that is also a relief.

Next stop, PET scan and an MRI - must admit I was taken aback at hearing he was having both as I only expected a PET scan, but the consultant said it is routine?

Definitely not looking forward to the agonising wait for the results

Nikki82 said:

Next stop, PET scan and an MRI - must admit I was taken aback at hearing he was having both as I only expected a PET scan, but the consultant said it is routine?

I had both. Clear MRI but hotspot on PET. Quite a few centres are now doing both. 

I too had both.  I didn’t have to wait long for the results: my CNS nurse rang through as soon as they were back…. I was abroad at the time and she didn’t want me to worry.  
I also had the lump experience.  Consultant found it during a routine appointment a year after treatment. Cue additional MRI to check it out…but all clear.

Liz

Rescans my advise trust your team and treatment. Our treatment rarely fails at the first hurdle. I tend to take the attitude why worry if there’s nothing I I can influence why waste time worrying. 

hugs Hazel 

That is good to know as I was a little shocked when I heard it, thanks Dani. 
im hoping the fact that the consultant was happy with what he saw and felt today is a good start, but as he said, he can’t see what it going on below the surface, so back to keeping everything crossed!

Hi Liz,

Thanks for this. I’m glad the lump turned out to be nothing, must have been such a relief. I know today was for us, although after hearing from people on here I think I had more or less rationalised it out in my mind before we got there. It’s just the immediate panic and feeling like you are right back at square one again…!

Im not sure how we will feel if my partner gets a call from the hospital with his results, the way I feel now I think I would pass out if I saw the number showing up on the phone and assume they must be ringing as it is bad news

Thank you hazel - I honestly wish I could be more like you with this one. I worry about every single scenario and the what could get said, what will they see on the scans, how will we cope etc etc I am guessing it is the fear of the unknown. But we have made it this far and so we will continue on to the next stage… thank you for the advice x

HinNikki  it will get easier ,the hard works been done treatment and now concentrate on recovery. I know I’m lucky I used to be a worrier years  and years ago but regarding my cancer once the oncologist said he was looking to cure me I thought right let’s get on with it. By my nature I’m a glass half full person, which helps. There will be bumps along the way ut knowing when to get concerned m as my oncologist said if after 3  weeks something that’s not right and still there get in touch. I had numerous ulivers    post treatment for years but none of them lasted over 2 weeks but if they had I would have been on the phone. Likewise I was told at my 5 years last check up if I have any concerns I’m obviously the books and contact my cns not my gp and I will be seen which is re assuring. 

hugs Hazel