Son with 2WW referral for a swelling on the neck

I have a nearly 20 year old son who has learning difficulties. He mentioned last weekend he had a bit of earache, and i had a look but there wasnt anything i could see. He never mentioned it after that, but when he came home from college on Wednesday i noticed a swelling. I called the Dr who told me to go to the surgery immediately and he checked him over. He said he was referring him to the Head and Neck 2 week wait and that i'd hear from them. First thing Thursday morning they called and have given him an appointment for 24th November. So now i am stuck panicking about what it is, and worrying myself silly. I've convinced myself he has lymphoma, the wait is absolutely driving me insane and its only been 48hrs. 

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  • Hi Kellibick,

    I hope everything went well. 

       My son is 21 and similar to yourself I noticed a swelling last week. The GP said it wasn't his lymph nodes and we now have an appointment at the head and neck clinic next week. Like yourself I am beside myself with worry. He is saying he noticed it   3-4 years ago but didn't think to mention it. It is only visible when he turns his head to one side.

     

     

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  • Hi Kellibick,

    I hope everything went well. 

       My son is 21 and similar to yourself I noticed a swelling last week. The GP said it wasn't his lymph nodes and we now have an appointment at the head and neck clinic next week. Like yourself I am beside myself with worry. He is saying he noticed it   3-4 years ago but didn't think to mention it. It is only visible when he turns his head to one side.

     

     

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