Hi all, my mum found a lump in her neck on the side that's quite large. It seems to have come up overnight and she was feeling fine before. It's hard and doesn't move and is painful when she swallows/moves her head. She also noticed her voice has been a bit more croaky/hoarse since. Does anyone have any experience of this? I've been worried sick about it and I'm struggling not to think of the worst possible thing it could be and overthinking it. She's had a GP appointment today and they've referred her for an urgent ultrasound and blood tests.

I've been worried sick the last few days thinking about this potentially being cancer - lymphoma specifically. I've already lost my dad in the last few years and really don't want this to be anything sinister. I keep breaking down randomly thinking about this being cancer and imagining life without her.

I just wanted some reassurance on the next steps - what could happen next after her ultrasound and blood tests depending on the results? I just want to stay calm before then but I'm really struggling.