Urgent referral to ent

Hi,

I have been referred to ent as I have had problems with my ears with occasional.ear infections more so when I was younger.A couple of weeks ago had what I thought was an ear infection as I had pain but also had fluid coming out,dizziness and ringing in the ears, and loss of balance,which i have not had since when i was younger,it was operated on at the time,I am 47 now.I finished antibiotics but had got worse I went to the chemist to try olive oil as they seemed blocked and still couldn't hear properly,but they advised me to go back to doctors,so glad she said to,i went to see nurse and he could see a brown mole on my eardrum and made a urgent referral.I got a call today to go on Saturday at 1230.im just so worried of what it might be.

  • Hi Deb56789 and welcome to the forum.

    I'm sorry about the issues you've been having with your ears but I'm glad you got this checked and have been referred for further investigation.

    It's only natural to be worried when an urgent referral has been made but I hope it helps to know that 9 our of 10 people who are referred this way are not diagnosed with cancer. 

    Many members of the Cancer Chat community know how tough this time can be so I'm sure you'll receive some support from them soon but in the meantime we're thinking of you and wishing you all the best for Saturday.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator