Lump in the left side of my neck

Hi March 2020 first lock down I notice I had a good size lump in my neck, it wasn't painful so knew I was going to get to see a doctor so left it. Then every time I yawn it's like it's getting trapped and my teeth r out of line and jaw clicking. So after the first lockdown lifted I made an appointment to see gp.

I reported it to my gp he asked me to come and see him and said it could be a stone stuck in my gland as it's quiet big by this time, he referred me to a head and neck surgeon.

we are now in July 2021 and I'm still on the waiting list to be seen as I contact my doctors every other week to find out. I am worried as keep getting sore neck and jaw some days it also feels more swollen than other days.

I think it's totally disgusting that I've not even had a scan to see what this lump is because of Covid delays,

my womb also collapsed in March 2020 and I'm under gynaecologist and not been seen once, I also have chrons and not seen any of my specialist or had a colonoscopy which I'm meant to have as they keep cancelling them on me. I've been admitted to hospital with my chrons in the second lockdown with a badly infected bowel which they discharged me after four days of treating me like a Covid paitient and phoning me then to come back in for treatment.

if this lump is cancer I will be suing the *** for neglect.

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  • Hello Tina1234

    I'm sorry to hear about all the health problems that you're dealing with at the moment. It's understandable that you're feeling frustrated and anxious about things. 

    You may want to get in touch with your local PALS office to raise your points with them. One of the functions of PALS is to help resolve concerns or problems when you're using the NHS. 

    I do hope that you have some answers soon and that things improve for you. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Tina1234

    I'm sorry to hear about all the health problems that you're dealing with at the moment. It's understandable that you're feeling frustrated and anxious about things. 

    You may want to get in touch with your local PALS office to raise your points with them. One of the functions of PALS is to help resolve concerns or problems when you're using the NHS. 

    I do hope that you have some answers soon and that things improve for you. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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