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I've had a lump on my neck since November and after months of getting messed around by ENT I'm finally seeing them tomorrow, I think I'm having a biopsy soon. While I don't seem to have any other symptoms I'm just terrified at the thought of cancer, I'm only 18 and I'm out of my mind with worry, I just want this ordeal to be over! I've barely been sleeping and I'm so behind on my uni work because I just can't think of anything else. I think the fact I'm seeing ENT makes it even worse as it makes everything seem more real. 

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    Hello timbong, 

    I just wanted to welcome you to our forum. I hope your appointment with ENT went well yesterday and that you feel a little bit less nervous now. I can imagine it must be a very stressful time for you while waiting to find out more. 

    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 been through all this before 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

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