Neck Lump

just after advice, my dad had a swollen lump in his neck, i took him to the gp, he was given a weeks worth of antibiotics and told to come back in a week for a review. We went for the review to be put on the 2ww pathway. he was seen friday by ENT and was told by her after a feel she was very worried… he was then taken for a camera to be put up his nose through to his mouth… as far as i can remeber she said she couldnt see anything on this but he was then sent for a mouth xray and then for ultrasound and biopsys… the sonographer was open and said it was quite a large abnormal lump… he has a mri of his neck booked and a ct of his chest also booked before he has his review appointment with her next week with all results… has anyone been through similar and what outcomes did you have? praying that it is primary and no other secondary is found. The lump has been noticeable to him for 6-8 weeks in total.

  • Hi jmd1989

    Not sure if this will help but it’s sort of similar . September last year I attended my local gp with lump on my right hand side of neck about half golf ball size . GP said not to worry it was ingrown hair and anti bots would sort it out ( I knew it wasn’t ). After weeks course of tabs lump was obviously still there and GP said scan needed but not red flagged so be bout 4 months wait !! I immediately went private and the next week seen ENT specialist who examined me and used camera up nose as well. He immediately diagnosed me as having tonsil cancer and a further CT scan confirmed the lump in neck was also cancer in lymph’s so stage 3 cancer. This wasn’t a shock whatsoever as I knew in my heart of hearts what it was. Anyway long story short , started treatment Dec22 and after 30 RT and 6 Chemo got the all clear in May. I hope you get good news but just take it a day at a time and if unfortunately it’s not the news you want don’t panic. Any thing I can help you with just ask