urgent refferal

Yesterday (Novembber 9th 2021) I went to the doctor about some moles and some lumps on my head which have changed over the past few weeks and I have now been sent off for an urgent referal for both moles and the lumps which has worried me as the doctor looked worried when he looked at the lumps on my head. He has warned me that they have shown signs of being cancerous which doesn't help to reassure me.

In addition to this I have found lumps in both breasts which were not there previously and the previous symptoms that I had in which the doctor put down to symptoms of migranes have gotten worse. I have been told to keep a headache diary and out of 15 days there have only been 4 in which I haven't had a headache/migrane and every single day I suffer from the same symptoms whether I have a headache or not. Medications such as ibroprofen, paracetomol, pain blockers and migrane tablets don't work and I have been tested for a thyroid condition as well as diabetes all which have come back clear.

The symptoms that I have been suffereing from are apparently all signs of cancer and although there are a number of different illness that could also be causing the symptoms I can't help bbut fear the worse.

  • Hello wolxari,

    I'm sorry to hear about your situation.

    It's easy to understand why you're worried after speaking to your doctor but try to focus on other things until you hear from your doctor again as stressing beforehand is unlikely to help.

    If you find yourself too stressed though and want to ask someone with a medical background some questions, please know that our friendly team of nurses would be happy to take your call. They're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Renata,Cancer Chat Moderator