Hi there. I went to the doctor on Friday after having put it off for ages because I assumed it was nothing much - I have had a bit of a blocked left middle ear since 2018 after I caught an ear infection from my preschool daughter. That ear has always been dodgy and the ear drum has burst several times. I've got enlarged lymph glands on my neck on the same side, which I assumed were because of infection. I expected him to say 'oh yes, a chronic ear infection, here have these antibiotics', but instead he examimed me, saw that my left tonsil is enlarged, and started talking about cancer - he mentioned blood cancer and lymph cancer, and he has referred me to a head and neck cancer department. I had a FBC blood test on Monday so am waiting for those results. In the meantime, I have become much more aware of the numb/strange sensations and asymetry between my left and right sides, both internally and externally. I am veering between feeling like I am going to be absolutely fine, to feeling a great sense of dread and doom. In short, it's a nightmare. If anyone can offer me some words of wisdom or comfort, or share their experiences, I would be very grateful! Thanks, Emily x
