Hello and thanks for posting,

I can appreciate that it is a stressful time for you both at the moment.

There are usually various different tests used to obtain enough detailed clinical information to make a diagnosis. Being on the cancer pathway does mean that cancer is suspected, hence all the investigations so far. Part of thoroughly assessing someone, is to assess whether or not cancer is detected in the neck lymph nodes. This is part of the process of 'staging' a cancer, as in knowing the extent (size and spread) of the cancer from its original site (the primary). This information helps the doctors plan the most appropriate treatment plan once all the clinical information is available to them. 

I hope this has been of help, and that you get to find out more soon,

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Yours sincerely,

Vanda

Hi, well received a call from the Consultants secretary yesterday, he wants to see my husband about results this Wed, should we be worried? 

Hi, well received a call from the Consultants secretary yesterday, he wants to see my husband about results this Wed, should we be worried? 

Hello and thank you for updating us.

I am afraid we do not know what exactly will happen on Wednesday. Unfortunately, only your husband's doctor can explain the results and there is no way around having to wait. If they have found cancer the team will have discussed your husband's case and made a treatment plan for him. 

Waiting for any news is a very difficult time, but at least you know now that in a few days you will have a better idea.

Take care of yourselves and if you need to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline the number is Freephone 0808 800 4040. The lines are open from 9am till 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Sarah.