Lump in neck 2ww referral

So about 9 ish weeks ago, I noticed a swelling/lump under right ear, it hadn't gone so I saw my gp two weeks ago today, he didn't seem overly concerned but sent me for blood test, few days later on the Monday I get a letter telling me to make an appointment within 7 days regarding my blood test… Gp rang yesterday and said some of blood results were raised one being my wbc was mildly raised at 12.1 and that she was referring me to ent under the cancer 2 week pathway, also to come in onSaturday morning for more blood tests needed for my referral.Ent rang this morning I'm booked in for a week today... should I be concerned? ... no symptoms of infection...

  • Hello Sar3112, 

    I can imagine you are feeling a little bit anxious after being referred to ENT under the cancer 2 week pathway. It's good that things are moving fast but try not to be overly concerned as it's hard to know at this stage what it all means. All you can do is take one step at a time and one day at a time and keep busy and distracted while you are waiting to find out more. It won't be long now before you get some definite answers and I am keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out to be fine. There are helpful tips on this page to help you cope while waiting for important news. 

    I hope that you will hear from other forum members who have been in a similar situation before and that they will come and share their experience with you. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator