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Cautiouslycalm
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Good evening , I’m wondering if anyone would know about appointment times . 
I have been experiencing coughing, choking on food , waking up at night choking and a hoarse voice for a while . I was refered  to ENT by my GP . I then had a camera put up my nose into my throat to look at voice box which was healthy . I was then referred for a CT scan on my Thyroid and an appointment was made for end of December to see ENT doctor . I had the CT scan and two days later I had an appointment come through for an ultrasound . 
I had this done on Friday and today I had a call from ENT to cancel my appointment in December . They want to see me this week and they weee quite insistent . I am a bit worried that the ultrasound came through quickly at the CT scan and now a change in the ENT appointment so soon . 

  • Hi

    they will move quickly if they think they need to. 

    I had a biopsy 14 dec and 24 dec told I had nasal cancer  2 Jan I had ct and mri. Then  had consultation with multidisciplinary team 19th Jan and had my op 14 feb and the reason for not booking me in quicker is they had to have the ent surgeon and a neurosurgeon both in the op so had to coordinate diaries and the surgery room had to be a neurosurgery specific room. 

    The fact they are moving fast is a good sign they feel they have the opportunity to tackle it. 


    take care and honestly I know it is impossible not to worry but have faith in the team. 

  • in reply to Beelzebub

    Thank you for the reply , I hope you are doing well now 

  • Hu Just try to remain calm. Keep off Dr Google don’t presume anything,if they are looking at thyroid there’s various courses of treatment. Let us know how you get in. If you’re unlucky enough to join us remember head and neck cancers respond well to treatment.

    Hazel x

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  • in reply to Beelzebub

    Hi 

    6 weeks of radiotherapy followed in the April and I am now on regular check ups to make sure it does not come back and life has returned to normal. 

    I am glad they are being so proactive with you and hope all goes well. 

  • It is great that you are being seen so quickly...the waiting is often the hardest part. You are in the best hands and they will act fast if they have to. Sending a hug and best wishes. Karen 

  • in reply to Beelzebub

    Hi beelz ..i hope you don't mind me asking..wat was your cancer of the nose call...as i also had cancer of the nose it was call Adenocarcinoma..i also had surgery to remove the tumour but no radiothThumbsupapy..anyway hope all is good with you and good luck for future Thumbsup

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