Hi there I wonder if it's same as mine. I've been referred for an ultrasound scan. It's on my left collarbone but at the side closest to the middle and just under my throat.  It appeared suddenly. GP called it a soft tissue mass and said it's not a lymph node which is good. I'm really worried as then she found a breast lump and couldn't say if the two were related :(

Sorry to hear you're both going through some worrying waiting times, its not easy when you just want answers! I'm glad you managed to get it prioritised, for your own peace of mind, but as a bit of reassurance both lumps in neck and collarbone could be enlarged lymph nodes which although it can be a sign of cancer, is also commonly a sign that your body is fighting any kind of infection and can become raised when fighting a viral infection too, so please don't hit the panic button just yet. Stay away from Google and find lots to keep your mind busy in the meantime.  I really hope you get answers soon. Sending lots of hugs to you xxx

Hi  there if you are worried defiantly ask for a second opinion I was in the same boat 11 weeks ago I found a lump gp told me a swollen lymph node I hadn't been poorly or had any infection so I pushed it. After speaking to a 3rd gp I was referred to the ENT department within the 2 week referral then went for scans and biopsies. I got diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma on Tuesday been for a ct scan since and now waiting for a core biopsy which isn't for another 4 weeks it's been such a long road I hope you get sorted the waiting is the worst part.

Sorry I've just seen this!! I asked for a second opinion so my dr hurried it along through the urgent refferal route. So it's Monday the 29th.

It's alot more visible now than before but I don't know whether thats from me staring all the time.

I'm so sorry to hear about your news! Was yours a hard lump or just firm? My lump is firm and unmovable when my neck is up but when my neck is bent it's hard to feel.

I'm assuming that could possibly be where the lump is placed and my neck movement. 

Please keep me updated on how you get on wishing you all the best. X

Aww least you have a earlier appointment my lump is firm too my biopsy on the lump actually come back indeterminate but I'd had a biopsy on my thyroid at the same time i asked the man doing the ultrasound if it looked like i had anything to worry about he said the lump looked like a cyst he also said I had something called goiter. My results took over 2 weeks weeks to come back and I was informed over a phone call that the biopsy results were suspicious and my lump was indeterminate the lady said I'd need half my thyroid removed going forward. 3 weeks later I went to see the thyroid consultant thinking it was to speak about the surgery to be told infact my biopsy results had been upgraded and I  have papillary thyroid carcinoma my full thyroid will be getting removed. I had a ct scan Friday gone to stage it and I've got to have another biopsy done on the lump a core biopsy this time last time was a FNA. My next biopsy isn't until 12th September so I don't think I'll get surgery until October time as I have a holiday the end of September. The waiting is the worst is seems like a very long process I wish you all the best and hope you get good news if you need to chat that's fine and please also keep me updated on how you get on.

Honey, I just wanted to say that I'm so sorry this has happened.  Most times we worry ourselves needlessly, but this time your persistence paid off.  I think you will find that they look after you beautifully.  My cancer nurses always say that if they go silent, I am not forgotten, they are working for me behind the scenes.  I do hope & pray that everyone finds this is so.  These things occur for no apparent reason, and have to be coped with.  Life doesn't stop & wait for us to catch up!  Fortunately there is much online info & support available.  The best advice I received was KEEP OFF GOOGLE!  Very best wishes to you, and everyone.

Honey, I just wanted to say that I'm so sorry this has happened.  Most times we worry ourselves needlessly, but this time your persistence paid off.  I think you will find that they look after you beautifully.  My cancer nurses always say that if they go silent, I am not forgotten, they are working for me behind the scenes.  I do hope & pray that everyone finds this is so.  These things occur for no apparent reason, and have to be coped with.  Life doesn't stop & wait for us to catch up!  Fortunately there is much online info & support available.  The best advice I received was KEEP OFF GOOGLE!  Very best wishes to you, and everyone.

Thanks hun :) 

Hi, I've had my ultrasound today.

My thyroid looks normal which Is good.

The lump/swelling is coming from tissue which he didn't seem concerned about but obviously explained that ultrasounds cannot see into the throat.

I've got to ring the doctors this week to see what they want to do next.

I feel abit more relieved that it's out the way and there was nothing that stood out.

How are you doing? X

Aww that's brilliant news for you hopefully the lump is innocent too. I'm doing ok unfortunately my cancer has spread to my lymph nodes so my surgery will go ahead on the 8th. I had to reschedule our holiday which gutted me i felt bad for my kids but they have been so understanding about it all. 

Aw im so sorry to hear that, sending you all my best wished for a speedy recovery after your surgery, please let me know how you get on x

sorry to hear that it has spread lovely, but glad your being seen to so swiftly.  youve pushed me to get a second opinion.  thank you x

Definitely don't let these gps fob you off hun if your worried about something always get a 2nd opinion, it took me 3 different gps in a space of 3 weeks before I was referred to ENT. My cancer nurse said I could have had it for a long time which is pretty worrying considering the only symptoms I've felt is fatigue amd dizziness which I put down to my iron and b12 been low and a cough and itchy throat that I'd put down to agyer effects of covid last year, if I had felt my lump I'd be none the wiser, Please keep me updated on how you get on.

Thank you of corse once its done and I'm upto it I'll pop a message in here.

Hi [@lump85]‍ 

ive been reading your story and I'm sorry  How are you doing post op? I'm at the waiting stage after an MRI was done in March, which was reported to me over the phone in April as finding an enlarged thyroid. I looked in the mirror and found it was a one sided lump so I pushed and pushed  finally got the biopsy in May; Th3 inconclusive result in June and have been waiting for the op to remove and core biopsy ever since. 
 

I only hope that you are getting the very best care now  and that your recovery is going well

take care x

Hi thanks for your reply I had my op 13 days ago unfortunately for me I still haven't been discharged from hospital what was supposed to be 5 days has turned into a bit of a nightmare, My wound is healing very well surgeon has done an excellent job but I had my parathyroid glands removed too as well as all my lymph nodes in the left side of my neck. This has resulted in my calcium levels playing up so until they get a balance they won't let me home. Pain wise I've survived on paracetamol and ibuprofen which I no longer need and I've been able to eat and swallow as normal but I have lost my appetite. I really hope you get sorted and definitely keep on at them until your sorted.

Oh gosh! You are having it rough. I'm so sorry. I'm glad the pain is manageable and I only hope you get to go home soon. Have they said what's next for you? Sending tons of well wishes ️