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Struggling with not knowing

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Hi I've got 3 hard lumps in my neck. All at least 1cm. I've had them for around 6/8 weeks. They're not sore. I've had an odd rash that I thought was an infection or fungal. No treatment seemed to resolve it. And it keeps going and then coming back 

I've had itching and night sweats. I thought this could be menopause related but my hormones show it's not. 

I've got an appointment with a private consultant tomorrow and I am not sure what they will do or test but I am struggling with the not knowing. I expect this is normal and I need to just get on with it.

If they do a biopsy will that generally be the  definitive test? thanks and sorry to trouble 

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    I didn’t know any to read and run, but you are right the waiting is the worst. I’ve had some great advice these last few weeks and that’s to take each appointment as it comes. Tomorrow isn’t that long away but can imagine the lead up to it has taken its toll a little.

    im unsure what the doctor will do in regards to tomorrow, but just know they will do what is best. I find writing down bullet points helps me to reel off symptoms or tests I’ve had that rule things out. Sometimes it’s quite the blur when sat in front on the spot x

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    I didn’t know any to read and run, but you are right the waiting is the worst. I’ve had some great advice these last few weeks and that’s to take each appointment as it comes. Tomorrow isn’t that long away but can imagine the lead up to it has taken its toll a little.

    im unsure what the doctor will do in regards to tomorrow, but just know they will do what is best. I find writing down bullet points helps me to reel off symptoms or tests I’ve had that rule things out. Sometimes it’s quite the blur when sat in front on the spot x

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