Need help & advise on how to cope & stop scrolling endlessly through google etc for answers.
Lump on side of neck, no other symptom (although now after looking through google I think I have every symptom under the sun). My mum first noticed the lump probably 2 months ago & it looked like a swollen lymph node. Then I went to doctor probably about 3 weeks ago as it became more noticeable & I began to fixate on it. He ran bloods that came back clear. MRI done & results came back next day marking it as suspicious. I asked the doctor what was seen in terms of suspicious & he just said it is on the lymph node & no clear reason can be seen, its about 2-3cm & is persistent. Referral done to ENT & I’m presuming it is going to be cancer which is terrifying me & I struggle already with anxiety which means I’m now in a downward loop.
Doctor did say from MRI scan no other lymph nodes seems to be elevated.
It does seem to be getting bigger slightly.
Any help or advise would be welcome, even reading some positive recovery stories does help.
Aw you're welcome lovely. I know exactly where you're at and it's a damned tough job being a carer. I also think that's great you've started counselling, as the last thing you both need is more stress. 
I know it's mega difficult, trying to sleep when you've got your mind trained on that date, but try to relax and focus on everything that's happened today - the more you concentrate, the harder your brain will have to work to keep you awake. Give it a try and if it fails to get you off, come back and have a go at me! xxx
Good luck for today Patrick, I’ve got everything crossed for you 
Please let us know how you get on.
Hugs from west Wales.
Debbie xxx
