Worried

Hey im 23 and I've noticed a lump the side of my neck it's soft and movable been there for years now and it started to worry me as i kept feeling like i have food stuck in my throat aswell I've been using lanzaprozol which seems to have helped a bit but I'm still very scared the doctors have told me Theyre not worried  I have a scan due in a few weeks any advice or help 

  • Hello Shaun189, 

    I hope you won't have to wait too long for your scan. I can imagine it must be a very stressful time while waiting to find out more but it's reassuring to hear that the doctors have told you they are not worried.

    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 as it will always bring up worst case scenarios. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. 

    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