Suspicious Lesion in Nasopharynx 2w referral

Dear all, 

I was referred to an urgent ENT clinic due to having post nasal drip, and mildly sore throat morning symptoms for about a year and lately developing tonsil stones. 
 

The ENT did a nasoendoscopy and found a suspicious lesion in my nasopharynx and said I would need to have an urgent referral to get it checked by a head and neck specialist. The day after, I get a call to come in for an MRI with dye. Now I am waiting for the call to book the appointment with head and neck. 
 

I am absolutely terrified, for three days I have done nothing but contemplate death. I look at my husband, (we have been married for less than 2 years) and I can't help but to start sobbing. And the sobbing doesn't stop. I have panic attacks constantly. I have exams coming up for my masters course and I cannot even concentrare. 
 

I do not have any symptoms other than the ones I mentioned. I don't have bumps in my neck, or nose bleeds, or unexplained weight loss or hearing loss or double vision. Do you think this will be nasopharyngeal carcinoma? I know it's treatable, but I have had a really rough year having been diagnosed with HIV recently and my god this feels like cruel punishment. My husband doesn't deserve all this pain. 
 

I thank everyone in advance for taking the time to read and reply.

best,

rick 

  • Hello Rick, 

    Try not to worry too much if you can or anticipate the worst as there are so many things it might be. I hope you can have your appointment soon so that you get some definite answers as there is nothing worse than having to wait and being left dealing with so much uncertainty. 

    It's normal that you are finding it hard to concentrate and that you are feeling so anxious at the moment. The best thing to do at the moment if you can is to focus on daily tasts, keep busy and distracted if you can and stay well away from Google as this will only exacerbate your anxiety bringing all sorts of worst case scenarios. It won't be long now until you get some clarity on all this. In the meantime I thought I would share this link to help you cope while waiting for important news.

    Poor you it does sound like you have had a rough year but keep strong with your supportive husband by your side. 

    I am keeping everything crossed for you Rick that it turns out to be nothing to worry about. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator