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Lump on tonsil.

Emma8512
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Good morning. I am just after a bit of advice. I noticed swelling in my neck and a swollen tonsil in December and then noticed a lump on the same tonsil in February. I went to the GP who said she doesn't see any sign of infection but tried antibiotics anyway and sent me for bloods. The antibs made no difference and the bloods came back that my white cell count was ever so slightly high. She ummed and ahhhed about if it was an infection so referred me to ENT (she initially said the 2 week referral but then done the standard one) she done the referral on the 9th March and my NHS app said I should have an appointment for 5th April but I'm still waiting. 
I feel like I should have been seen by now and I'm so worried but they just keep telling me I'll get an appointment. Anyone else been in a similar situation please? 
thank you if you have read up until here . Xx 

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    Hello Emma8512, 

    I am sorry to hear that the antibiotics didn't do the trick and that your white cell count was a little high. If you haven't done so already, it might be worth double checking with them whether they have any idea when your appointment might be. You could tell them that your NHS app notified you of the fact that you should have an appointment for the 5th of April and that you are worried it may have somehow got lost. 

    I hope that you will hear from other members of the forum who have been in a similar situation and that they will be along shortly to share their experience with you.

    Fingers crossed you don't have to wait long now for your appointment and you get some clarity soon as to when it might take place.

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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