Hi Connor,

Welcome to our forum, although I'm sorry to hear about the worry that has brought you here.

I am not a doctor, merely one of many cancer pilgrims. You seem to be putting yourself through the purgatory of worry that all cancer pilgrims go through, but there may be no need for all this stress.

You really should do what the doctor at the walk in clinic suggested and, register with a GP in the area where you are now living. If you do this, then you can get the blood tests you were advised to have. Many teenagers become short of iron, as the body changes so much during these years. It could also be that you are run down as a result of the family problems you've had.  This problem is easy to treat with iron tablets, which your GP could prescribe.

When you do see a new GP it might be useful to go armed with a list of questions which you have about your health. As you've already discovered, it is all too easy to forget important questions in the tense atmosphere of an appointment.

Please don't delay in registering with a GP, then hopefully they'll be able to put you at ease about your concerns.

Do please keep in touch andet us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

I hope that all turns out well for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you for the reply jolamine, means a lot . I know I maybe over thinking thing but I’m a bad hypo condriac always have been . I think I should listen to doctors more as I have allready seen 3 in the past 6 weeks to 2 months . None of them mentioned anything to me so I think it’s best I do what they say , thanks again for the reply 

Hi Connor,

If you have now seeen 3 doctors in such a short timeframe, you should be fine and cancer free.

Still, remember that one doctor advised you to register and get some blood tests. It might be worth doing this, as you can begin to feel very lethargic and tired if your iron levels fall too low. It is always better to catch any problem like this early, so that you can avoid it becoming a problem.

If your throat problems don't settle, don't be afraid to go back to see a doctor and don't be afraid to ask questions.

Kind regards,

Jolamine

Thanks for the reply again, I just worry a lot , I’ve registered with a gp just have to wait a week for a medical , ill mention my problem then , it don’t cause me any problems the only thing is I get a pain sometimes in both ears it doesn’t last long only a few seconds and I’ve just googled too much , saw too many things about cancer , lymphoma and other things , I’ll keep updated , thanks again 

Hi Connor,

Try your best to avoid 'Dr Google'. It never does us any favours. I am glad to hear that you have registered with a GP.

I look forward to getting your update.

Kind regards,

Jolamine

Hi all, hope everyone has been well and is enjoying the nice weather (if you’ve had any!!) 

i said in my previous post that my GP was referring me to ENT after my ultrasound and that he said I would probably be waiting a few months, but a week later I got an appointment letter for an appointment on the 1st July (Monday). 

Getting the appointment really let me calm down and just put it out my mind, I was just curious really if anyone had any guidance on what may happen at the ENT appointment? I’ve read on many posts about cameras etc, but hearing any experiences would be nice so I know what I’ll maybe expect to happen. 

Have a lovely weekend :) 

Katie x

Hi Katie,

How good to her some positive news for you at last. I am afraid that I cannot give you any guidance about your ENT visit, as I've never had one, but hope that someone who has experience of this will come along and tell you more.

All I can say is that I'm delighted that your appointment has come through so quickly and hope that it all goes well for you on Monday.

Will be thinking of you then.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you, Jolamine! I can’t wait to get it over with and hopefully leave with good news :) Xx

Hi all 

I know I’m probably a pain in the butt constantly messaging on this but it’s a good sounding board for me.

had my ENT appointment today and my nodule is U3 on the left, and benign on the right (yippee). I’ve to get a biopsy of the U3 nodule within 6 weeks and back to see the consultant in 8weeks. She took an antibody blood test and a vitamin d blood test - does anyone know what these are for? She said often U3 biopsy’s come back inconclusive; if that’s the case it’s either lobe removal or 3 month watch and wait. 

It felt like a whirlwind appointment but things seem to be moving speedy - and I can enjoy my Summer at least before I need my biopsy. 

Hope everyone is okay xx