Hiya Daniel, 

Im really sorry to hear about what you`re going through and im really sorry to hear about your dad, I completely understand all the worrying that you cant help feeling. Any lump, in my opinion should be checked out, just in case. I would call up your docs again and let them know the added issues you've experienced, since they may want to see you sooner or they could be completely unrelated. Try not to worry until you get some answers since all your previous tests have come back good and thats great. Symptoms that resemble cancer most of the time are something harmless, I would get in touch with your docs, if they think it needs quicker attention they will bring you in sooner. I can understand about how you are feeling and I know its hard but im sure you will be just fine. I hope you find you peace of mind soon, and we are here if you need a chat. 

Bex 

Thanks for the reply Becs, I actually feel like its been getting softer and maybe a little smaller the last few days. It still doesn't hurt to touch which is worrying. It's hard but it moves if I run my fingers along the top. Hopefully everything is fine!

That’s ok, that’s a great sign, I’m sure everything will be just fine, try not to worry yourself too much. I hope everything goes well on Monday :) 

Hi Daniel,

It's natural to be anxious and let your mind run to worst case scenario. Hope all turns out well. By your description it sounds like your lump us near your thyroid gland at the base of your neck?? As someone who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer a few months ago, here is my advice. Your situation might not be the exact same as mine but I found out some interesting things from my experience. 

I'm a 28 year old female who had no medical complaints and was healthy until this. I was told I had gotten pale and thin in the face so decided to get bloods taken. Never noticed the lump on left side of neck at the base/above collarbone. It was my gp who noticed it by chance when I swallowed after talking about how I felt.

Firstly i had no symptoms and thankfully my type of cancer was slow growing. Also I'm a firm believer in trusting if something isn't quite right with your body, it doesn't necessarily mean something sinister, but any lumps I would get checked out for peace of mind. Also 2 sets of bloods I had done came back 'ok/within normal ranges'. Some nodules are benign too remember. Some of your symptoms sound like the questions the gp asked me, not trying to scare u but waiting was by far I thought the worst part of my experience. Remember time is key and thyroid cancers can be very treatable depending on type and when found. Hope it's nothing, maybe I'm slightly anxious since my diagnosis is still relatively fresh. Hope all goes well. Ps: stick to reputable websites for info, random searching will have u thinking allsorts.

Hi hoof,

thanks for the reply. Mines is actually on my left side of my neck at the top of my collar bone. Where my

shoukder meets my neck. It’s not rock solid but it does feel almost like how a bit far would feel. Moves when I touch it but when I push down it’s like a ball of fat would be, quite stiff.

Ah ok, so it's on the side of your neck.

Well my bro has  a lump on his side and it sounds similar to yours as in it moves under the skin. His is benign and hes having it removed but defo get it checked out for your own sanity. My mam has a lump on her neck- at the back and base of the neck and it's benign thankfully too so try not to jump to worst case scenario. Hopefully all will be well. 

Hi Guys,

Just a little update, I had an appointment at my doctor today. He said that the lump is my lymph node and although it's been enlarged for over 4 weeks its not grown to it's size until around 10 days ago. He then checked my throat and said I have a throat infection and gave me penicillin. He knows I have been really worried as I had already been to see him about another lump but in his words ' you have absolutely nothing to worry about' 

He said the lymph node will go back down to it's normal size within 6 weeks. When I started to have trouble swallowing and a sore throat I googled it and it made me even more anxious but he said not to worry and to stop googling my symptons.

Thanks for the replies here from everyone.

Glad to hear the good news. With so much cancer about it's the automatic worst case scenario mode to go to! Mind yourself and only use Google for shopping lol.

Sorry for the message, but I’m a little worried about a lump Iv found on my thyroid. It’s just under 2cm firm but not hard, it does move if I poke it.

Iv had bloods and they were clear, I have a doctors appointment tomorrow to discuss what next but only because I asked.

iv also lost weight but Iv been trying it people say my face has gone very drawn.