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

Thanks hun :) 

I have 2 children to they keep me on my feet. I've just had a letter I have to go in  on Tuesday to see my consultant looking like the ct scan is showing its spread so I'm gonna need a neck dissection to. My surgery has been booked for the 8th September the week I'm on holiday so I'll also be discussing this on Tuesday I had already told them I'm away but hey ho. Hope you keeping well .

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.

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 ️

RAI has been discussed but I've no idea when that will be. I haven't even been told how bad my cancer was its still getting tested as far as I know. The hospital staff have been great with me I must admit but sharing a room with 5 other people has been challenging lol.

My god I bet. I've never really stayed in hospital for long. With my girls I came out the same day after giving birth and even after my double mastectomy they packed me off the next day!! I can only imagine the challenges. I'm glad the staff are treating you well. Keep fighting for you and please keep sharing for us if you can. Take care x