Lump in lymph gland and tonsil

Hi I am new and a bit confused as I just had my biopsy and got diagnosed with cancer and the lump in my neck is a secondary and the primary they think is in my tonsil. I have to go for a CT scan on Wednesday and the following week see the specialist and oncologist I am not sure what I want to ask as I am in a bit of a stunned stage. I presently work and don't know if this will stop me working as at my age if this takes a while to cure then at my age I ain't getting another job lol. Can anyone advise me on things I might ask when I see the specialist in about ten days and has anyone had this before ?

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  • Hello Davyellie61

    I just wanted to post to wish you well ahead of your CT tomorrow. Hopefully the clinical team will get all the information they need from the scans to make a complete diagnosis and be able to plan the next steps. 

    We have quite a number of members here on the forum who have had tonsil cancer. They're a supportive group and I'd really encourage you to post on this thread and introduce yourself. IN particular, have a look for a link in that thread to a personal blog written by [@RadioactiveRaz]‍. I know that many people who have been diagnosed with tonsil cancer have found Hazel's record of her journey to be really helpful. 

    Thinking ahead to your appointment next week, I'd suggest giving our team of nurses a call. They'll be happy to talk things through with you and offer any advice and information that they can along with helping you think about some of the questions you may want to ask at the appointment. They're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Keep in touch over the next few weeks Davyellie61 and let us know how you get on. We'll do our best to support you. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Hi Jen. Thank you for still having me in your memory bank 4 years thus week since my diagnosis. Hiw scary is that. 
    keep in touch  Hazel x ps my typos care still legend s 

  • Hi Hazel

    Is it really 4 years?! You're right...it's scary how time can go so quickly. And yet when we're in the first stages of waiting for a diagnosis every second can feel like a year! 

    Congratulations on reaching your 4 year anniversary. And thank you for all that you do for the members of this community. For sharing your experiences and advice and for the hope that you give to those just starting their journey. 

    Stay safe Hazel and enjoy your summer.

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

    P.S. Your typos are indeed still legendary :wink:

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  • Hi Hazel

    Is it really 4 years?! You're right...it's scary how time can go so quickly. And yet when we're in the first stages of waiting for a diagnosis every second can feel like a year! 

    Congratulations on reaching your 4 year anniversary. And thank you for all that you do for the members of this community. For sharing your experiences and advice and for the hope that you give to those just starting their journey. 

    Stay safe Hazel and enjoy your summer.

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

    P.S. Your typos are indeed still legendary :wink:

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