Hi Adam, 

I could certainly identify some of the symptoms  you raised. 

I found a solid lump under my right jawline two weeks ago, it could have been there much longer, as I suffered from  autoimmune illness, fatigue  ache and pain, and ongoing inflammation are just part of me.  When I saw my GP last Tuesday , he was concerned  and referring me to ENT for further investigation, under the two weeks rule.

Liked you, I am worried that I have lymphoma too. I have lost 4 Kgs in weight over the last two months.  My appetite is poor too.  I had a sore on my leg and it took 18 months to heal under the dermatologist, but it is possibly related to my poor immune system. I am forcing myself to eat more even a I don't wanted to, as I need all the energy to deal whatever comes my way.

I am due to have a telephone consultation today and is waiting for them to call. I am scared and anxious and is trying to get through the day as best I could. 
I would certainly go back to GP  and ask to refer to appropriate service, 4 weeks is far too long. Is your enlarged gland moveable? 
Best wishes.

Hi, thank you for replying.

I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. 
 

It sounds as though you're experiencing very similar symptoms. I have also lost 4kg within 5 weeks or so.

how did you get on with the consultant ?

Adam 

Glad to hear that you might able to use the private health care to aid further investigations/ consultation. 
 

As I have an auto immune illness, aches and pain, infections and inflammations are part and parcel of this illness, so I don't have the inclination liked you did. I found the lump only by accident. I blame myself for being  so careless.  I wanted to stay positive, but it is hard sometimes, as all my symptoms seemed to be indicated of lymphoma. I guess I just have to take things as they come. 

I will certainly let you know if there is any news.  Hope you are able to sort out your worries soon. 
 

I wish you well. Take care
 

Hi just a small update.

I still haven't seen a doctor since my last call to them however I still have an enlarged lymph gland just under my jaw and seems to a little bit bigger. I also have my left tonsil much larger than the other. I still get the occasional nose bleeds and there's also blood in my phlegm almost once daily. 
 

I've got to stop procrastinating and just get an appointment.

Adam 

Hi Adam, 

I am sorry to hear that you have not taken up your concerns with your GP, your symptoms certainly need to investigate.  It must be nearly three  weeks since you last spoken to your doctor,   Are you still losing weight?  Please get in touch with your doctor soon, it can't be easy living with all these worries. 
 

I had a biopsy last Tuesday, hopefully getting the result in the next two weeks. I am scared that my condition would get worse while waiting for all these investigations being carried out.  It seemed I am forever waiting  these days.
 

I will let you know once I have the result of the biopsy. 
 

Take care, kind regards

Hi Adam, 

just quick update, no result of the scan or biopsy yet , but got a letter to say a telephone consultation is arranged on 28th of this month. I am not sure the reasons behind it, do they take that long to write a pathology report ?

Hi Squrriel88, 

My apologies for not replying sooner it's been a hectic few weeks! Ha

how are you getting on and are you any further forward?

I finally pulled my finger out and went to the GP last week. She's done a 2 week referral to ENT for my enlarged tonsil on the left side. I've had my bloods taken too and they come back as 'Abnormal' apparently so we'll see what all of that means shortly. 
 

happy new year to you anyway hope to hear from you soon.

Adam

Hi Adam, 

So glad to hear that you have been referred to the ENT service,  hopefully you will be seen soon , or at least to have a telephone consultation. 

I had a repeat ultra sound scan on the lump  two weeks ago as my first one and biopsy turned out to be inconclusive.  I was told the lump has reduced in size from 3 cm to 19 mm over the last 5 weeks.  I have not received a definitive diagnosis yet, but got a text message today that a doctor will telephone me next week.

Please let me know how you get on.  My thoughts are with you.
Happy New Year to you and your family too. 

Stella 

Hi Stella,

I'm pleased the lump has reduced in size. That's a good sign surely ? Fingers crossed you'll know soon enough! 
 

thank you, my MRI scan is the 29th Jan so hopefully I'll know more after that.

kind regards 

Adam 

Hi, just an update. 
 

had my MRI and and the results come through the post yesterday. It said that the left tonsil is somewhat larger than the right however the connecting tissue around it looks normal, therefor there is no evidence thus far of a tumour or cancer. They have booked me into an ENT appointment for the 17th February so I'm quite happy that's happening quite quickly. So we will see soon enough what's going on in there! 
 

Does this mean that there's definitely no cancer or can that only be achieved through an ENT appointment? 
 

I'm quite relaxed about the whole situation and what will be will be. 
 

hope this helps someone in the future and I'll update the thread no matter the results when I receive them.

cheers 

Adam 

Hi Adam,

So glad to hear about your MRI result, must be a relief to you. Has there been any changes to the lump under your jaw line?

I am keeping my fingers crossed for you and hope everything goes well. I had my ENT telephone consultation before I had the ultrasound sound scan, it seems yours is the other way round.

My latest update is to have a repeat ultrasound in a few month's time, no diagnosis has given yet. My lump is still there, and I can feel it.  Liked you said what will be will be, and is no point worrying about it. 

I wish you well and please keep us posted.

Stella
 

Hey how did you two get on ?

Hey how did you two get on ?