lump in neck

My partner a few weeks ago discovered a lump in his neck he also has sensitive gums and jaw pain. His Dentist referred him for an urgent scan. A few months ago he had a tooth extraction and root canal. 
 

He was referred and had the tube up his nose letter we received said all clear and that he has a 3cm grade 2 moveable lump and recommended ultrasound and biopsy of neck he had this about 4 weeks ago then they advised him to have an MRI of head and neck and then a pet ct which he had a week ago. He has an appointment tomorrow with the consultant but fearing worse., just feel annoyed that at no point has it been explained to him why these tests are being carried out plus so far no test results. 
 

I have been googling far to much thankfully he hasn't

Expecting bad news tomorrow :(  

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  • Hi Lump24,

    Worrying about what might be is the worst thing and we've all done it. 
    Generally, tests are carried out to determine that there's nothing serious there especially that your partner's dentist referred him.

    So hopefully you'll have better news than your expecting.

    Ive found that the forum from Cancer Research or Macmillans is very helpful but there are some sad stories too.

    Good luck for tomorrow and let us know how he got on. Tom.

  • Hi Tom

    Thank you for taking the time to reply it's really appreciated it's definitely the not knowing as my partner said whatever the situation and if there is some bad news as long as it's treatable then we will be ok.  I have really struggled carrying on as normal its totally consumed me but I think my constant googling has contributed to the anxiety and I generally feel run down myself.  I thought I was quite practical and rational in my thinking but this redlly has been a worrying time. Worrying is a wasted emotion regardless as it doesn't change anything.  I know this but it hadn't helped me ‍
     

    Thanks for the info and fingers hopefully tomorrow will know more

     

    :) 

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  • Hi Tom

    Thank you for taking the time to reply it's really appreciated it's definitely the not knowing as my partner said whatever the situation and if there is some bad news as long as it's treatable then we will be ok.  I have really struggled carrying on as normal its totally consumed me but I think my constant googling has contributed to the anxiety and I generally feel run down myself.  I thought I was quite practical and rational in my thinking but this redlly has been a worrying time. Worrying is a wasted emotion regardless as it doesn't change anything.  I know this but it hadn't helped me ‍
     

    Thanks for the info and fingers hopefully tomorrow will know more

     

    :) 

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