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Lump in collarbone near neck right side, thyroid swollen

DadOf3Boys85
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Had lump in collarbone for at least 6-8 weeks now and had blood test. Low count for folic whatever is and red blood cells. Been low for years they said but they never told me till most recent blood test. Past 3 weeks I've had pain in neck, shoulder and armpit and now my thyroid has swollen and become sore with white patches in throat and white in the side of my tongue. Doctors I keep seeing are young and have to keep going to ask their colleagues for advice. I can't seem to get an older more experienced doctor to try and ease my worrying. One doctor tried to say my mental health was part of the problem because I suffer with depression and anxiety. Just hoping it's not serious. Awaiting another appointment with a doctor. Want them to take it seriously and not as another number through their doors

  • Welcome to the forum DadOf3Boys85 although I'm sorry to hear about your symptoms and for the worry they are causing.

    It must be very frustrating when you feel like you're not being listened to or that your symptoms are not being taken seriously but be persistent as your doctor is the only one who can tell you whether this is any cause for concern and refer you for any tests if needed.

    I'm glad to hear you have another appointment coming up - I'll have my fingers crossed you'll get to see one of the more experienced doctors this time, but if you'd like to discuss any of this with one of our nurses before you go, or get some tips on how to prepare for your appointment, then do give them a call on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Hopefully some of our members will offer their support and advice to you soon as well but in the meantime, we're thinking of you DadOf3Boys85 and will have our fingers crossed you can get the answers and peace of mind you're seeking at this time.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Thank you for your reply. I think its worrying me more because my fiancées sister was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and she keeps telling me she doesn't want to know about it as she has enough to worry about with her sister. My mum, gran, my grans mum and dad all had cancer too. I'll always persist to get to bottom of things and will post update once seen doctor. Thank you again

  • Offline in reply to DadOf3Boys85

    Not to freak you out, and most do turn out to be nothing, but a "hard" lump just above, on and just below the collarbone should always, always be investigated further if there's been no change in around 2 weeks.

    Hard swellings in the Supraclavicular lymph area warrant proper tests as swellings are less common in that area than they are further up. I'd not leave that surgery until you get taken seriously.

    My wife who is currently going through breast cancer was told hard lumps anywhere should be taken seriously until proven benign.

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