Hi. So I felt a lump on the back of my ear/ neck about a week ago, so I went online to check, I read it could just be a swollen lymph node. But it is very hard, although the lump isn't huge. I did 111 online and was sent for an appointment in the hospital, the doctors there told me it was definitely not just a swollen lymph node as it is hard and you cannot feel any liquid, it also doesn't move at all. In the department I was sent to I was told they can't run any further tests and I'd have to phone my GP and get them to refer me for further tests. So I phoned the GP was told he would send me for further tests but he also wanted to see it, he then told me he agreed with the hospital that it isn't just a swollen lymph node, he also told me it may be a case of lymphoma, but is refusing to send me for further tests and not to ask another doctor as they will say the same and just laugh at me (I found this very rude). I'm only 17 and find it all very difficult as I struggle with anxiety and especially with my health. Now I'm unsure of what to do as I know even if I try again with my doctor he will not send me as he has refused to send me for tests with another issue in my past.
any advice on what I should now do? I was thinking about just going to a and e tomorrow and explaining the situation as I have no other way to get this checked.
the scariest thing is they told me that it could be lymphoma but are refusing to send me for tests! I can't afford to go private either.
