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Lymphoma worry

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I discovered a lump in my neck in September and recently had an ultrasound scan and biopsies. I’m anxiously awaiting the results and was wondering if anyone has any coping mechanisms they can recommend?  I’ve had a call from my GP to say that there were two enlarged lymph nodes that are suspicious and I should get results and an urgent appointment within 2 weeks. I’m only 6 days in to the wait and am afraid I may go mad - I feel panic and hysteria rise up in my throat when I go out and can’t wait to be back at home where I feel safer. Can anyone relate to this and if so, how can I get through the wait without completely melting down? Thanks in advance for any tips <3

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    I discovered a lump (lymph node ) in my neck in early December, had bloods, no sign of infection. then after xmas when was still there GP referred for an ultrasound, gentleman doing US wasn't qualified to do a biopsy so reported a 11mm reactive node with irreguar outline and increased vasularity. Follow up in 8 weeks. As you can imagine my anxiety is through the roof... so back to gp now with 3 raised nodes and a fleshy swelling on my neck.  She wanted me seen ASAP. referral to ENT. they cam back saying since I've been seen under a different team with a follow up planned then they wont see me. Meanwhile nodes are growing and increasing in number. Another 4 weeks to wait. I am beside myself with worry. I have the breast cancer gene (but have had mastectomy) and am so worried. 

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    I discovered a lump (lymph node ) in my neck in early December, had bloods, no sign of infection. then after xmas when was still there GP referred for an ultrasound, gentleman doing US wasn't qualified to do a biopsy so reported a 11mm reactive node with irreguar outline and increased vasularity. Follow up in 8 weeks. As you can imagine my anxiety is through the roof... so back to gp now with 3 raised nodes and a fleshy swelling on my neck.  She wanted me seen ASAP. referral to ENT. they cam back saying since I've been seen under a different team with a follow up planned then they wont see me. Meanwhile nodes are growing and increasing in number. Another 4 weeks to wait. I am beside myself with worry. I have the breast cancer gene (but have had mastectomy) and am so worried. 

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