Ultrasound results - GP telephone conversation

For info I'm a 31yo female. A little backstory might help:

We lost my sister (32) in December due to brain death from a sudden cardiac arrest. We had agreed for her to donate her organs but upon organ retrieval it was discovered she had metastatic cancer in her pancreas, liver and ovaries. It may have been elsewhere but this was where they were going to take organs from (her liver) and obviously abandoned as soon as this was discovered. I'll be the first to admit my health anxiety has been much worse since this as we had no idea she had cancer. She was complaining of pain in her ovaries but she couldn't get a GP appointment. Though I'm glad she didn't know and didn't suffer.

Anyway, I recently went to the GP about a hard moveable lump in the left side of my neck and after an urgent referral to ENT due to my family history, the ENT consultant thought it was a reactive node and had no concerns but sent me for an ultrasound because I am anxious about it. I also had urgent bloods but the GP receptionist said no action required so I assume they were ok.
In the ultrasound, the person said I've also got one on the right side of my neck that I can't feel. He said that he suggests we repeat the ultrasound in 8 weeks to see if they've gone down and if not then I'd have a fine needle biopsy. I thought this was the end of it but I've had a letter today that my ultrasound results are back and to contact my doctor to arrange a telephone consultation to discuss further. I can't get hold of my surgery because it's closed due to a flood and seems it will be for a few days as the ceiling has collapsed and I guess this has made me a bit anxious. What would the GP want to discuss? I already know about the repeat ultrasound? I keep telling myself that surely if it was something bad the GP would have phoned me instead of a letter? 

Sorry for being dramatic, I've just had a really rough year. Prior to my sister dying, I gave birth to twins who were in NICU and when they were 4 weeks old I became very unwell and separated from them as I had sepsis. So I'm just a massive worrier since then and always assume the worst. 

  • Welcome to the forum Twinmammy2022 although I'm so sorry to read what you've been through.

    I can't begin to imagine how difficult the past year has been but we are here for you and sending all our strength and support your way.

    Unfortunately I can't answer your queries in relation to your ultrasound results but you're very welcome to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very easy to talk to and will do all they can to put your mind at ease.

    Hopefully some of our members who have found themselves in a similar situation will be along soon to share their experiences and advice as well.

    I really do hope you're able to get back in touch with your GP surgery soon and that the telephone consultation brings good news when the time comes.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator