Neck lump

I have had a lump in the right hand side of my neck for 6 weeks finally went to the doctor as the lump was getting bigger it is the size of a large grape but it is hard and fixed it is not painful they have referred me for an urgent appointment at the head and neck specialist and told me not to go alone but to take someone with me I was upset at first but have resigned myself to take each day as it comes and to wait and see 

  • Hi Costa and welcome to the forum.

    Our members have found it's always good to have someone with you regardless of what happens so try not to read too much in to this if you can, but they also know how scary this time can be so I'm sure some of them will be along soon to offer their support and advice.

    In the meantime I just wanted to let you know we're thinking of you and will be hoping all goes well when you see the specialist.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thankyou Steph for your reassurance I am quite positive and take things as they come when I went last Wednesday I was in shock as I just thought it was a cyst that I forgot to tell them that I also had one under my arm but  I can tell them when I go for my appointment 

  • Just got the phone call for my appointment it was pretty quick as I only went 5 days ago I go on thursday so will find out one way or another I hope trying to stay positive and just take each day as it comes 

  • Today I had my hospital appointment 8 days after the visit to the doctors I had the camera inserted which I thought would be uncomfortable but it wasn't to bad the doctor found more lumps down my neck and along my shoulder which I didn't know I Had so sent me for a scan which showed enlarged lymph nodes along with a raised white blood cell count this was really good news it showed I had an infection somewhere and my body was fighting against it I am the lucky one