Awaiting ultrasound.

4 weeks ago I noticed a lump on the left side of my neck and just thought it was a swollen gland. 
It's about an inch in size, fairly firm to the touch and doesn't move postion. 

No obvious signs of illness or infection. 

Other symptoms to note are:
feeling tired all the time to the point that sleep does not refresh me (I put that down to have a lively 7 year old with adhd) and a general feeling of something not being quite right for quite a while.
Memory loss where I either start to talking and forget what I was going to say or can't remember the words. 
My husband has noticed I have been increasingly irritable, short-tempered and emotional (I think that's hormonal)
I suffer from boughts of depression and have recently been struggling with getting up in the morning, and lack motivation to do anything, socialise etc. 

I saw the GP yesterday who wasn't overly concerned but referred me for a blood test today (results monday) and for an ultrasound within 2 weeks. So I am now awaiting the call to arrange that. 

Have obviously googled but trying to remain level headed. 

  • Hello LEHampshire, 

    I just wanted to welcome you to our forum. I hope you won't have to wait too long for your ultrasound and keep everything crossed for you for your blood test results on Monday. I can imagine it must be a very stressful time for you while waiting to find out more.

    I know it is really hard but try not to worry too much or anticipate what it might be. The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment and you are right to try and remain level headed.

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thanks Lucie

    I've called the GP surgery today to see if blood work back and all they could tell me was that I had elevated C-reactive protein. No further action as awaiting ultrasound and follow up app already booked for 17th. 

    still no symptoms of anything. 

    I guess I just have to wait it out.