Sarcoma

Good afternoon,

I've been having numerous tests since August that include, blood , CT scan and biopsy. I was told last week that I have a tumor in a muscle in my neck and have been referred to Macmillan. The results from the blood test and CT scan came back as normal and I'm not sure what other tests will happen going forward. Surely the biopsy would have shown whether the tumor is benign or malignant? 

My concern is that I've been referred to Macmillan rather quickly (within a week) and my GP said that this usually means bad news (not in those words). I've had to cancel my appointment this week as it landed on my brother's wedding and I'm just so stressed with worry to wait for another week. Does anyone have any advice for me please?

Many thanks in advance,

Paul

  • Hi PaulJuk and welcome to the forum.

    I'm sorry that a tumour has been found in your neck. It must be very worrying and stressful not knowing whether it's benign or not.

    As I'm not medically trained I can't answer your questions about the testing process I'm afraid but our cancer nurses may be able to help so if you'd like to have a chat with them about this you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Hopefully some of our members will be along soon to offer their advice but in the meantime I hope you have a wonderful time at your brother's wedding and wish you all the best with your appointment.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hey Paul, how did you get on? I am awaiting MRI results for possible liposarcoma in my neck sonwould be interested to know how you are doing. Hope you are well

  • Good afternoon Paul,

    On Wednesday I had a lump just below my collarbone tested , they did an ultrasound and a fine needle biopsy. I'm worried that the lump will be cancerous as I had my right thyroid removed about 5 years ago due to a benign tumour. My new lump is also in my right side, I'm concerned it's related ??

    Do you have any advice or suggestions?