Urgent referral for lump on neck.

I have had a lump on my neck for 4/5 weeks. It is quite hard and about 1.5-2cm. I paid privately to see an ENT who referred urgently (2 weeks) for a scan and probable biopsy. i have also had extreme fatigue and jist a general feeling of not feeling myself for a few months prior to discovering the lump. 
as far as I'm aware I haven't had any infections or viruses. The lump is also on my carotid artery (not sure if this is significant).

I have called the hospital who have reveived my referral, but have said i won't be seen until after Christmas (which will be 3/4 weeks after i was referred). Do i have a right to request a sooner appointment? Does anyone have any experience with anything like this?

I have young children and am really struggling to look forward to Christmas with the worry of it all. 


any advice would be appreciated :) x

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  • I hope your appointments all went well and you got the reassurance you needed :) 

    I also had a camera up my nose and down my throat (all fine). However, i am really worried as the lump on my neck seemed slightly smaller at one point, but has since got bigger again. I have my 2nd ultrasound next week so hoping for some answers. The waiting and worrying has really taken its toll on my mental health though, i am so anxious. I am getting married this year and i feel like I can't plan or look forward to anything with this hanging over my head. 

  • Hi,

    I'm new to this,

    Can I ask how everything went?.

    I've been referred as I have a hard fixed lump on the right side of my neck, I've had it for 10 weeks now.

    Take care

  • Hi Lindy, I have also been referred gp found a 4by4cm lump also on the right side of my neck. Have you received your appointment yet? Becky

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