Lump on neck emergency ent referral and ct scan appointment.

Hi everyone 

Last week I found a lump on my neck ( I worried immediately as my mother fought neck cancer last year). I seen the doctor on Tuesday he immediately  booked me in for an emergency xray to which they sent the results to the doctors the very next day which was 6 days early. They found a white mass of dense tissue or something there is a scientific name but I forget it, after these results they referred me for an emergency ct scan. I now have an ENT appointment Wednesday and ct scan also that day. 

 

This has fallen on my wedding week. I will find results from ct scan on friday the day before my wedding. 

I have been having symptoms of tight chest for at least six months I put it down to a slight weight gain,  I have become very tired even motivation is hard where as 6 to 8 months prior I would run every day and have the energy to push myself not now. 

 

I'm so worried I have two small boys and its hard not to think the worst. I'm trying to enjoy the run up to my big day and just hope the news isnt devastating the day before the wedding. 

 

Thank you for listening 

 

Zara (29) 

  • Hi Zara,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear of your worries and the timing of this does sound difficult.

    Try to focus on what you can control, and all the planning and excitement for your wedding. Take things a day at a time and tackle anything as it comes. Make the most of the lead-up to Saturday as much as you can, and of course the day itself.

    Whatever happens, we're always here for support if you need it.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator