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Possible lymphoma - Biopsy postponed but just found new lump

clearwater
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I've been unwell since before Christmas and a CT scan showed a mass on my thymus. I was supposed to get a biopsy but this has understandably been pushed back for a few months because of the current situation but I have just found a new large lump on my neck that's very hard. My ESR was over 100 last time I got it tested about a month ago and I've had to take time off work because I've had high temperatures, constant itching and tiredness. 

Last week I was told to phone the respiratory consultant again in 2 months if I don't hear back by then about the biopsy. They said it may take longer than 2 months though as it would be more dangerous for me to go there and to potentially catch coronavirus. 

I'm worried and I feel like I need to tell someone about this new lump. However appointments with my GP seem to be very scarce right now and they seem to be only doing them over the phone and I know how much pressure the respiratory departments are under so I would only want to contact them if it's serious.

Does anyone have any advice about who the best person would be to contact? 

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    Sorry you've been unwell since before Christmas and a CT scan showed a mass on your thymus. I hope it is benign.

    I am surprised that the biopsy was cancelled, I just had one on mouth and they got me in really quick. Can you contact your GP especially as another lump has appeared.

    I am not trying to frighten you, it may be benign, but your GP will want to know about the extra lump which has now appeared. My bladder scan for frequent urination was cancelled due to corona, as it was deemed non urgent, at our little hospital, but my biopsy was at the big city hospital.

    111 is your first port of call, tell them everything you told us on here, they're open 24hrs. 111 actually got me to get GP to arrange quick appointment, and contacted surgery themselves,

    Two months seems a long time to wait for a biopsy, but I am no expert in these  matters.

     

  • Offline in reply to Hope2bcancerFree

    Thanks [@Hope2bcancerFree]‍, that's all helpful to know.

    With the number of symptoms I've got, the scan result and the high ESR, I've had time to accept that it probably is cancerous but I'll have to wait and see. I'm in Northern Ireland and they just brought in 111 here in February but unfortunately it's only available for people who think they have Covid-19. 

    I'll phone the health centre in the morning and will try to speak to my GP again as soon as possible. Thanks! :happy:

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    Hi

    You say you have had time to accept that it probably is cancerous, but you don't know for sure. Not knowing is bad enough but assuming it's cancer is going to scare you. I do not know what ESSR is I am sorry.

    Please tell the health centre everything even if you have to read out your post that you wrote on here, let us know how you get on.

    Lots of love

     

     

     

  • Offline in reply to Hope2bcancerFree

    Hi [@Hope2bcancerFree]‍, 
    Just to say thanks for your advice. I phoned one of the consultants that I'd seen before and they asked me to go in and see them in person today. They're now aiming to get the biopsy done in the next few days. :happy:

  • Offline in reply to clearwater

    Hi [@clearwater]‍ 

    Thanks for letting me know, it's great that you phoned the consultants and they are aiming to get the biopsy done in the next few days. I hope you can keep us posted on how things go. x

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