If an ENT Specialist suspects cancer are they usually right

My anxiety is on level 10 right now. On 31st May I had an appointment with an ENT specialist. I suspected I had nasal polyps. She did an endoscopy and found I had some sort of ledge and a mass. I saw it, looked gross. I said ew what's that and she said that's what we need to find out. She said it could possibly be an adenoid, but that adults don't usually have these. I said so if it's not that what is it? Cancer she said.

She mentioned Cancer about 6more times whilst I was in the room. I didn't think they ever used the C word unless they were sure

She said I will need to do an emergency operation to remove the mass which will be sent off for biopsy and an urgent MRI. Putting me on a two week wait pathway.

They called to book my MRI the next day!! I had it on Wednesday. Was in the tunnel for 90mins!

Now I am left waiting... I just want to know either way. 
Waiting is killing me.

Sorry for long panic post but do you think if she thinks I've got it then I probably have?

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  • As Lucullan said, they do get it wrong, and there are stories the internet over, but in the grand scheme of things, they're rare. They told my wife she had cancer before the biopsies came back, and we asked if they could be wrong. They said yes, but not to get your hopes up. They were right. They deal with this frequently.

    However, there is still some hope as the only way they can be sure is via a biopsy.

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  • As Lucullan said, they do get it wrong, and there are stories the internet over, but in the grand scheme of things, they're rare. They told my wife she had cancer before the biopsies came back, and we asked if they could be wrong. They said yes, but not to get your hopes up. They were right. They deal with this frequently.

    However, there is still some hope as the only way they can be sure is via a biopsy.

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