Throat lump

Hi all

looking for some advice I found a lump in my throat at the beginning of January. It was measuring 6cm x 7cm it is now 7x8. I seen ENT on the 14th January who referred me for ultrasound. I've been waiting ages considering it was put as URGENT. I have an appointment on Monday (21st) but I am so worried. I have hoarseness on and off and some difficulty swallowing. I have also noticed some swelling at the base of my neck just above the collarbone. Any advice would be very welcomed t

  • Hi Clarkey

    ive been having similar issues too. The waiting is horrid isn't it! My scan was postponed but had it last week and thyroid ok. Was supposed to have a biopsy of tongue too but that's this week coming now. 
    did they put a camera up nose and down throat too? I was so shocked I had a lump on tongue as like you I get hoarseness and thought it would be my vocal chords. Hope it all works out for you. Looking online isn't a good idea is it really. But it's so hard to get on with stuff when waiting. Virtual hug  

  • Hi

    Thanks for the reply. Yes, I did have the camera put down the nose. The Dr couldn't see anything suspicious so suggested ultrasound. I can't lie on my right side as I can't breathe properly. I just want an answer now as the wait is unbearable. I'm sorry you have been going through a similar issue and I hope that you get some answers this coming week.  Sending big hugs your way 

  • Our timelines are very similar! It's not long now. Have they booked you for needle aspiration at same time? It will be on your letter. I hope you're not on your own and have someone to talk to - although that's not easy I know. I do understand what you're going through.

    I go from one minute thinking it can't happen to me to thinking I may lose my tongue or worse and be disfigured. Your mind just goes crazy doesn't it. I'm just hoping my op won't be postponed again. It's a general anaesthetic - which is good I guess. Right at back of tongue - I never noticed it. Dr forgot to refer me back in summer.

  • No, just booked for ultrasound. I wasn't that happy with the Dr I had. She wasn't very helpful.  I do have someone to talk to but he gets very stressed so I just hold it in and make myself feel even worse going on Google. Yea, I'm going crazy. I just hope it's all ok but my mind automatically thinks the worse. Not long for you to wait now. I hope it doesn't get cancelled again. 

  • Well, there's at least two of us out here! You're not alone. Hopefully all will be well and there will be some explanation for you on Monday. Maybe write a few questions down before you go in. It's hard going on your own because of the covid situation too. There were so many questions I had - when I got home- ! 
    Your partner is probably very worried too. Mine has just told me it's the first thing he thinks about when he wakes up and I didn't know that. 
    Take care and try and distract yourself  . ️

  • Yes, definitely. I hope you get the answers you need too. Good idea, I will make sure I do that as I know I will forget. Ah bless! We never know what our loved ones are thinking. Yes, I'm binge watching Netflix to distract me. Take care and try to relax a little (hard I know) 

  • Thanks . I'm on the vino - cheers.