New with new diagnosis

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Hi I'm Stevie, just last week I was diagnosed with Cancer found after a biopsy on a lump in my neck. Just trying to process the news and await the scans to identify where it stems from as its in my Lymph node. Any information from anyone on what to expect would be greatly appreciated thank you 

  • A lot of tests and scans in the next few days/weeks, try not to let things overwhelm you, keep occupied, stay away from Dr Google, mask fitting, dental scans, feeding tube fitting if needed... keep posting on here.... plenty of support and advice available from those who have been there or are still going through the treatment process.

    Michael

  • Hi Stevie and welcome. 
    Sorry to see you here but do stick around

    Do you know what sort of cancer was found in your lymph node? If it’s squamous cell carcinoma it’s likely to be a secondary spread from your throat, usually tonsils. 
    Do you have an appointment for your scan yet. Do you know if it’s an MRI or a PET/ CT? 
    what happens next will depend on whether and where they find the original cancer. 
    I’ll echo Micky in his advice to stay off Google

    Dani 

    Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

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  • Hi Stevie welcome to the group from me. The next couple of weeks or so will be very busy, with them getting all the info from scans etc and preparing you for the treatment that will be best for you. Once everything is in place and you start your treatment you will feel a bit better about it all. In the meantime, if you have any questions, just ask, we are all here to help if we can.

    Ray.