Hello there,

I have had a lump in my neck for about 3 months, but about 2 weeks ago I noticed it had got bigger and so I started the process of trying to get a doctor's appointment. Eventually, I got an appointment to see a Physician Associate at my GP surgery. She advised that my supraclavicular lymph node is enlarged (hard, immobile) and sent me for blood tests and ultrasound. 

I had the blood tests done the next day and those came back normal, but a GP has since reviewed my case and as referred me urgently to haematology and for the ultrasound to be done faster (I have those appointments on 11th and 18th October respectively. 

Where it gets a bit complicated is that when I initially heard from the receptionist that the bloods were normal, I started the process of using the private medical insurance that my employer provides. I had an appointment with one of their GPs and she referred me to an ENT consultant to investigate the lump and who I am seeing this Thursday. 

I think it is probably fine for both of these processes to be running concurrently - but I wondered if any one had any advice about how to handle. I know doctor google is the worst thing to refer to, but having googled the supraclavicular lymph node, I am worried that if the problem is elsewhere in my body, there is a chance that it will be missed by both of the specialists I am due to see. 

I also have a lump sort of at the bottom of my sternum - but I forgot to mention this. 

I am female/age 39. 

Any advice on any of the above would be most welcome.

Thank you.