Hi Lou, 

honestly if you feel you’re not right I would get a second opinion. I’ve had a lump which I noticed on the side of my neck around 3 weeks ago now. I have been 2 doctors and have another booked on Monday as it’s getting bigger. Everyone says they’re not worried about it but I am and I know my body. I also have a cough. Until someone can rule anything nasty out and I feel I’ve had proper checks done I won’t rest and will keep going doctors. 

I’m waiting for my bloods back from my doctor 

xx

Hi Lou, 

honestly if you feel you’re not right I would get a second opinion. I’ve had a lump which I noticed on the side of my neck around 3 weeks ago now. I have been 2 doctors and have another booked on Monday as it’s getting bigger. Everyone says they’re not worried about it but I am and I know my body. I also have a cough. Until someone can rule anything nasty out and I feel I’ve had proper checks done I won’t rest and will keep going doctors. 

I’m waiting for my bloods back from my doctor 

xx

Hi C 

thanks for reply, like you say I just know my body and feel something isn’t right. My swelling is noticeable but hasn’t gotten any bigger since I first noticed it last year. You say you have a cough, are you constantly coughing and is it a dry type of cough? I rang my GP this morning but can’t get appointment until middle of next week as receptionist says it’s not an emergency. 

Hey, 

Defo, even if it’s for your peace of mind. I noticed my lump at the end of Feb and it’s got a tad bigger since. It’s more of a swelling. My cough developed around a week ago. It’s a dry cough and mainly gets going if I start talking, hopefully both are nothing serious. I’ve been so anxious and google doesn’t help at all . 

Let me know how you get on at the doctors. I had a blood test last Thursday for blood count but I’m too anxious to call so I’m going to wait till Monday as it’s my Birthday Sunday and I just want to enjoy that and not worry as I know I will if I call and they said it was abnormal ha. Xx

Hope you get some answers from doctor and wishing you a happy birthday for Sunday. Let me know how you get on x

lou 

Thanks Lou. 

I’m going to push for a scan on it as it is getting more swollen.

Thank you I will try :) xxx

I would ask for an ultrasound with biopsy first, if they are not worried they may not do the biopsy but it would put your mind at ease. They do the ct after if it’s a positive biopsy as it tells them the the stage of cancer. The biopsy tells them if it’s lymphoma and what type it is. I hope you have a happy birthday, take care x

Really sorry to hear about your Mum. I will keep pushing and yes I will ask for that. 

Thank you for the birthday wishes and thanks for the advice xx