Hi There

i was reading through your posts .  You have had some anxious times this past year .  I was recently referred via 2ww to ent for a lump to my soft palate ,not maxfax I  know , maybe because your lump is to the hard palate it needs different investigation .  I am waiting on biopsy results , also had a MRI but prob all tests will be revealed together.  
 

Hopefully someone with maxfax experience sees this and responds .  
 

Jo

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Hi Jo 

Thank you for your reply. 

Who were you referred to if you don't mind me asking.

I have a lesion on the hard palate but also have a large painless lump in I believe its called the oropharynx.

I need to gear myself up to have tests now as I've had multiple problems and feel like a hypochondriac at times where no one believes me or doesn't take my symptoms seriously because I'm young and I don't drink or smoke  

Just looking for peace of mind 

Hope you get your biopsy results soon do you get a date for the results at the appointment? 

Chloe x

Hi Chloe

I was referred to ENT (ear nose throat) by my GP .  ENT put a camera up my nose to back of throat and then recommended a MRI scan and biopsy - I had the biopsy Monday under day surgery with general anaesthetic.  Before I was discharged Monday night , I was given a provisional date for results on the 23rd March so i have a long waiting game ahead .. not much joy and life is on hold for me right now  

The fact you are being referred hopefully means they are listening and they may even be able to put your mind at ease on the initial consultation with  Maxfax  

Jo

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Oh and yes, My lump / mass is in tthe oropharynx area , above tonsil and to the left of uvula .  
 

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Jo

Hi Jo

Wow that is a long wait, I hope your finding some distractions. I find writing things down eases my anxiety and stress, this forum seems helpful to not feel alone too.

I do hope it's good news for you 

Do you have raised lymph nodes in the neck? I have on both sides now I really believe I must have an infection but no source

Just need next week to hurry up

I've had to go back on gabapentin too as getting nerve pain in my cheek and upper lip 

Keep me updated 

Chloe x

Hi Jo

Wow that is a long wait, I hope your finding some distractions. I find writing things down eases my anxiety and stress, this forum seems helpful to not feel alone too.

I do hope it's good news for you 

Do you have raised lymph nodes in the neck? I have on both sides now I really believe I must have an infection but no source

Just need next week to hurry up

I've had to go back on gabapentin too as getting nerve pain in my cheek and upper lip 

Keep me updated 

Chloe x

Mri neck to chest with dye booked for 14th April on urgent basis.They will phone me if they get cancellations but now a long wait :confused:

I'm getting paranoid about the lumps in my neck but too scared to ring the GP as last time I spoke to the receptionist she recognised me by my voice.... :cry::cry: not a good sign... 

I do hope my symptoms are long covid, but cant help my mind wandering....