Negative lymph nodes

Hi

My husband saw the Consultant 20th June for throat problems . On examination, an irregular mass on the left base of tongue reaching up to the midline. The consultant sent him for an scans MRI and CT on the 21st, and pre- biopsy testing on 24th..so, like a whirlwind. He has had his panedoscopy. On the consultants letter we received this morning it said my husband has been upgraded onto cancer pathway, there were also  two Macmillan nurses brought in on his appointment.,..so very worried, but, in the letter it did say neck negative for lymph nodes....so, does that mean cancer is not now suspected?

Thank you.

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  • Can I ask what his symptoms for throat problems was? I also went ENT referal cancer pathway camera down nose left tonsil slightly inflamed and got mri for tomrorow. I kept getting persistent sore throat with white pus finally strep that antibiotics would work but would come back after a week. 

  • He has had an intermittent sore throat since Christmas, hoarseness, feeling like there was something in his throat, and intermittently choking on food ( rather like something has gone down the wrong way) 

    He has had the panedoscopy last week, so, now we wait..

    Hope you're not waiting too long for answers

    Xxx

  • Oh the waiting is the horrible part, Iv been going crazy just waiting I had blood tests done 3weeks ago and when I call ENT reception she’s like he won’t give you results until everything ones back, and on another conversation he won’t talk to you until your next appointment. I was booked a follow up appointment before my MRI letter came through. 

    I hope you get good news soon from my understanding negative node means it has not affected the lymph nodes. I could be wrong. Xxx

  • Thank you Sweet cheeks 5....yes, I think the waiting is the worst part of this horrible episode....although, I have to say, it was a crazy week last week,  cat scan, MRI and biopsy all done in the space of a week....thank you again, I am taking the negative lymph nodes as a very good sign. ...and fingers crossed for you for a speedy and positive outcome xxx

  • Fingers crossed .  Keep us posted on how he gets on. Hoping and wishing for best positive results for both Of us xxx

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