Cancer Research UK main site

Suspected tumour

Philip7373
Offline

Hi al

very anxious person here 

havnt been ill or anything but noticed quite a large lump developed under ear on jaw line after I had taken antibiotics for an infection in my neck.

infection cleared but lump has been looked at by doctors who seem to say it’s a tumour on parotid gland and referred me for scans and tests.

how do you keep sane while waiting?

how do you stop feeling that every ache and pain is linked to it?

how do you stop thinking the worst ?

  • Welcome to the forum Philip although I'm really sorry to hear about the suspected tumour that has been found.

    All the questions you ask, are the very same ones that our community have had, so you are not alone with these thoughts and hopefully it won't be long until some of our members stop by to offer their support and advice.

    I do hope this article I've found on how to cope with waiting for news will help but if you'd like to talk any of this through with one of our cancer nurses, you can contact them on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very easy to talk to and will do all they can to support you during this anxious time.

    We're here for you Philip and wishing you all the best with your next set of tests and scans.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Speak to a nurse

Quick links

Follow us

Registered with Fundraising Regulator (logo)
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ.