Hi Everyone
the last few weeks have been a bit of a blur
i found a lump in my neck and went for a scan. This came back abnormal and GP sent an urgent referral
the lump is attached to the lateral border of my Paratoid Gland. I really don’t know what it is. A lymph node or tumour. Had 2 biopsy’s one in the lump and the other on my gland.
I’m confused. I don’t have any symptoms other than the lump
So scared
Hi Shell
Welcome to our community. So sorry you've had to find us. Hope you won't be here long though.
What did your consultant say? Did you ask him if he suspected cancer?
You should have rusts through in a couple of weeks and I know the waiting is hell. Just try to keep busy and keep your mind on other things. Stay with us if you do need some support. The Community is full of supportive folk who have survived a diagnosis and treatment and are thriving and enjoying life.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Hi
I only spoke to consultant on the phone and he said we need to do a biopsy. Didn’t give any indication what he thought it was
thank you for replying
Hi ShellW
Sorry you’ve found yourself on here the waiting s the worst part. One piece I’d advise please please keep off Google you will only scare yourself even more. Itcwss the best piece of advise my oncologist gave me.
Find a good box set to try and keep occupied keep busy. If we can help for support pop on
often lumps are nothing serious but always best to get checked.
I too had no symptoms just Larry the lump but I was unlucky.
if you need treatment there’s lots of us on here wh will help you
I’m almost 3 years post radiotherapy for tonsil cancer with several affected lymph nodes. Now living my life to the fullest.
Hazel
please pop back on anytime and update us when you knuw more.
Hazel
Hazel aka RadioactiveRaz
My blog is www.radioactiveraz.wordpress.com HPV 16+ tonsil cancer Now 6 years post treatment. 35 radiotherapy 2 chemo T2N2NM.Happily getting on with living always happy to help
2 videos I’ve been involved with raising awareness of HNC and HPV cancers
Thank you.
I have now stopped using Dr Google. It’s frightened me so much.
Hi I have just read your blog. You are such an inspiration x
Hi Shell W thank you. I did the blog at first to help me control what was an uncontrollable situation. But now it has helped lots of people which is a great positive outcome yes please keep iff Dr Goggle unless you know what you are looking at it will make matters worse. A lot of things on there are uncontrolled articles stick to on here or cancer uk.
Good luck snd fingers x you don’t need us.
Hazel x
Hazel aka RadioactiveRaz
My blog is www.radioactiveraz.wordpress.com HPV 16+ tonsil cancer Now 6 years post treatment. 35 radiotherapy 2 chemo T2N2NM.Happily getting on with living always happy to help
2 videos I’ve been involved with raising awareness of HNC and HPV cancers
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