I am very scared I am just about to be told I have cancer

For the last year I have been getting a pressure pain in my chest when I wake. I found a lump under my right side of my chin at Christmas that's not painful and have been trying to get seen to find out what the issue is.  It is now May and the lump has got bigger with lymph nodes coming up and down around my neck.  I have also noticed there is now a lump growing at the other side of my neck.  I have had a dull pain in my right lower side that's progressively getting worse over the last few weeks.

I am really concerned and just had a call today saying that I now have an appointment next Thursday from the ENT and lumps department.  I am really scared as I know that all what is happening to my body isn't normal and not going away.

i am so scared and going to really struggle dealing with this on my own if I get told I have cancer.

i don't know what to think or even be positive 

  • Hello Nellie89, 

    I just wanted to welcome you to our forum. I can imagine it must be a very stressful time for you while waiting to  be seen on Thursday for your ENT appointment. 

    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 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