Hi everyone, 

I’m absolutely terrified at the moment - about a week ago, I felt the right side of my neck was swollen. A couple days after, there was a palpable lump at the bottom/front of my neck, seeming to be on my thyroid. It’s been growing every day since, now being about 4cm across. 

Obviously I’ve googled fast growing thyroid lumps, so I’m convinced I’m not going to be around for long. My mum has breast cancer which spread to her lymph nodes - I think I’ve been checking everywhere ok, but now I’m not so sure. There’s a link between thyroid and breast cancer, or so I’ve read. 

Has anyone experienced anything similar and maybe had something positive? I’m a 31 year old woman who has just found the love of her life, and I don’t want to go anywhere just yet. I keep bursting into tears - I’m so scared. 

The GP saw me this morning and has put me on the urgent suspected cancer pathway for ENT referral. I’ve also had my thyroid function tested, but won’t know what the results are til next week. 

Looking for any glimmers of hope to stop me spiralling. Thank you in advance!