Throat cancer scare

I have a lump in my throat ..... I’ve seem the 3rd ent consultant today who has told me he is almost certain I have lymphoid tissue, obv never heard of this, I’d convinced myself I’d got cancer....anyway he has put me Down for an urgent biopsy to be 100% sure saying that he’s done this because these things can have a long waiting list.

Felt relived when I came out but now thinking why am I on an urgent list !!!?

has anyone else had lymphoid tissue ???

  • Hi Rhodes, 

    It sounds like your consultant is being very thorough and it's good he has put you on this urgent list to avoid the long wait and be seen quicker. 

    I hope you won't have to wait too long to get your biopsy. I know it is really hard but try not to worry too much or anticipate what it might be. The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. 

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have had lymphoid tissue and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hiya , I have the same thing ... are u ok now? Xx