Enlarged Lymph Nodes have a surgical biopsy in 2 weeks!!!

Clairemichelle

jceleste31 said:

Machir

Yeah it has written down MAC anethesia so i wasnt sure what that was but it sounds the same im getting mine done at the hospital outpatient surgeical clinic, good luck to you and i will be thinkin of ya to and praying for ya ill let you know how things go hugssss xxxxx

Hi there  Im new to this site

Hi there  Im new to this site and wishing the days away at the minute.  I went to the GP approx 4 weeks ago with a lump in the right side of my neck just above the collar bone about 3.5cms.  Gp examined me and referred to a breast clinic as they thought I had a lump on my breast aswell.  2 weeks later I attended for my appointment, had a mamagram, ultrasound, chest x-ray and blood work.  Mamagram showed no lump in my breast, this was confirmed with the ultrasound.  The ultrasound however showed the lump in my neck that i knew about and also a further 4 smaller lumps to the same side and another lump to the left side of my neck.  I was told the only way to diagnose was to have the lump removed.  6 days later i had surgery to remove the lump.  I  now have a 3 inch scar on my neck which i am not bothered about but the waiting for thr results is now getting the better of me.  Was told 7-14 days for the results.  I rang after 7 days and still no results, we are now at day 9 and im so tempted to ring again to see if the results are back but dont want to be a pain....  The only other symptom that I have is very itchy skin which I have had for approx 4 months now.....  The waiting is killing me........

jceleste31

Clairemichelle said:

Hi there  Im new to this site

Hi there  Im new to this site and wishing the days away at the minute.  I went to the GP approx 4 weeks ago with a lump in the right side of my neck just above the collar bone about 3.5cms.  Gp examined me and referred to a breast clinic as they thought I had a lump on my breast aswell.  2 weeks later I attended for my appointment, had a mamagram, ultrasound, chest x-ray and blood work.  Mamagram showed no lump in my breast, this was confirmed with the ultrasound.  The ultrasound however showed the lump in my neck that i knew about and also a further 4 smaller lumps to the same side and another lump to the left side of my neck.  I was told the only way to diagnose was to have the lump removed.  6 days later i had surgery to remove the lump.  I  now have a 3 inch scar on my neck which i am not bothered about but the waiting for thr results is now getting the better of me.  Was told 7-14 days for the results.  I rang after 7 days and still no results, we are now at day 9 and im so tempted to ring again to see if the results are back but dont want to be a pain....  The only other symptom that I have is very itchy skin which I have had for approx 4 months now.....  The waiting is killing me........

hey clairemichelle

hey hun i know the waiting game sucks im still waiting i have surgery next week to get my biopsy done so they can take it out and test it to see if its cancer. i worry everyday whats gonna happen so understand how your feeling with the waiting part. your in my thoughts and prayers hun hang in there i know easier said then done but im goin through the same thing so we will hang in there together. I also have itchy skin and im very fatigue, and not eating much. I m here if you need to talk to someone . Big hugggssss xxxx

allmost60

Clairemichelle said:

Hi there  Im new to this site

Hi there  Im new to this site and wishing the days away at the minute.  I went to the GP approx 4 weeks ago with a lump in the right side of my neck just above the collar bone about 3.5cms.  Gp examined me and referred to a breast clinic as they thought I had a lump on my breast aswell.  2 weeks later I attended for my appointment, had a mamagram, ultrasound, chest x-ray and blood work.  Mamagram showed no lump in my breast, this was confirmed with the ultrasound.  The ultrasound however showed the lump in my neck that i knew about and also a further 4 smaller lumps to the same side and another lump to the left side of my neck.  I was told the only way to diagnose was to have the lump removed.  6 days later i had surgery to remove the lump.  I  now have a 3 inch scar on my neck which i am not bothered about but the waiting for thr results is now getting the better of me.  Was told 7-14 days for the results.  I rang after 7 days and still no results, we are now at day 9 and im so tempted to ring again to see if the results are back but dont want to be a pain....  The only other symptom that I have is very itchy skin which I have had for approx 4 months now.....  The waiting is killing me........

Welcome...

Hi Clairemichelle, and "Welcome",

 If memory serves me right, I waited approximately 12 days to get the results back on my lump biopsy. It was excrutiating hanging out waiting to hear something, so I know exactly how you are feeling. As much as I'd like to tell you to sit back and be patient, well...thats just not going to happen. I'd call again and see if the results are in...never know, you might just luck out. Hang in there and I'll be thinking good positive thoughts for you. Best wishes...Sue

(Follicular NHL-grd2-stg3-typA-dx 6/10-age62)

Machir

Clairemichelle said:

Hi there  Im new to this site

Hi there  Im new to this site and wishing the days away at the minute.  I went to the GP approx 4 weeks ago with a lump in the right side of my neck just above the collar bone about 3.5cms.  Gp examined me and referred to a breast clinic as they thought I had a lump on my breast aswell.  2 weeks later I attended for my appointment, had a mamagram, ultrasound, chest x-ray and blood work.  Mamagram showed no lump in my breast, this was confirmed with the ultrasound.  The ultrasound however showed the lump in my neck that i knew about and also a further 4 smaller lumps to the same side and another lump to the left side of my neck.  I was told the only way to diagnose was to have the lump removed.  6 days later i had surgery to remove the lump.  I  now have a 3 inch scar on my neck which i am not bothered about but the waiting for thr results is now getting the better of me.  Was told 7-14 days for the results.  I rang after 7 days and still no results, we are now at day 9 and im so tempted to ring again to see if the results are back but dont want to be a pain....  The only other symptom that I have is very itchy skin which I have had for approx 4 months now.....  The waiting is killing me........

Go ahead and call

Clairemichelle I'm sorry you are having to deal with this.  When I was diagnosed in 2004 I remember my wife and I commenting on how one doctor visit can transform the world into a totally different place (the good news is it doesn't really in a lot of ways but it sure seems too when you are trying to get your mind wrapped around all the new things you are dealing with).  My advice....call them.  I too used to worry about bothering people and then realized this is one of the most important things you deal with.  You are not ruining their day by calling.  Be polite but call.  After nine years of dealing with this I've only had one doctor out of a handful that really understood what the waiting is like.  He told me when they'd have test results and said if his office hadn't called by the end of that day I should call him directly on his cell phone.  You aren't hurting them or you by calling.  If you do have cancer, and I hope you don't, you will want to be a firm communicator with your new medical providers.  I used to feel like asking for a second opinion was maybe an insult to the doctor that gave me the first opinion.  It took all I had to tell the oncologist I wanted to have a peer of his review my treatment plan.  It turned out I was glad I did.  Be polite but be firm.  You pay them.  They work for you.  You can call.  I'll say some prayers for a good outcome.  Hang in there.  You'll find you can handle this.  God bless.  Mac

Cole74

Clairemichelle said:

Hi there  Im new to this site

Hi there  Im new to this site and wishing the days away at the minute.  I went to the GP approx 4 weeks ago with a lump in the right side of my neck just above the collar bone about 3.5cms.  Gp examined me and referred to a breast clinic as they thought I had a lump on my breast aswell.  2 weeks later I attended for my appointment, had a mamagram, ultrasound, chest x-ray and blood work.  Mamagram showed no lump in my breast, this was confirmed with the ultrasound.  The ultrasound however showed the lump in my neck that i knew about and also a further 4 smaller lumps to the same side and another lump to the left side of my neck.  I was told the only way to diagnose was to have the lump removed.  6 days later i had surgery to remove the lump.  I  now have a 3 inch scar on my neck which i am not bothered about but the waiting for thr results is now getting the better of me.  Was told 7-14 days for the results.  I rang after 7 days and still no results, we are now at day 9 and im so tempted to ring again to see if the results are back but dont want to be a pain....  The only other symptom that I have is very itchy skin which I have had for approx 4 months now.....  The waiting is killing me........

Hi Clairemichelle

I know the waiting can be excruciating, sometimes that is harder then anything else. You are not being a pain by calling again, this is your body, your results, and checking to see if their is any results helps even if just a little. I had a CT on thursday, and even though it has only been 8 days and I see the surgon tommorow, the days have been driving me crazy. I come on here read stories and look for support, I also try distracting myself if even just a little at a time by playing a game, or doing a little cleaning if I can find the energy. You are not alone in this! I have found this group amazing people that really understand how you feel and told just say hey it is nothing don't worry, when you know then you can worry. However, for most of us the not knowing is harding then the knowing. So please share your thoughts, wishing you the best, sending you hugs. And grrr the waiting.

 

Nicole

HD 1987

Follicular Carcinoma Thyroid 1999

Currently waiting DX

Clairemichelle

Cole74 said:

Hi Clairemichelle

I know the waiting can be excruciating, sometimes that is harder then anything else. You are not being a pain by calling again, this is your body, your results, and checking to see if their is any results helps even if just a little. I had a CT on thursday, and even though it has only been 8 days and I see the surgon tommorow, the days have been driving me crazy. I come on here read stories and look for support, I also try distracting myself if even just a little at a time by playing a game, or doing a little cleaning if I can find the energy. You are not alone in this! I have found this group amazing people that really understand how you feel and told just say hey it is nothing don't worry, when you know then you can worry. However, for most of us the not knowing is harding then the knowing. So please share your thoughts, wishing you the best, sending you hugs. And grrr the waiting.

 

Nicole

HD 1987

Follicular Carcinoma Thyroid 1999

Currently waiting DX

Big thank you

I would like to thank you all for your kind words.  It really does help to be able to share what is happening with others.  My family have been great but they don't really understand how I feel eg, where as you all do.  I did not call yesterday I kept myself busy with other things but I am going to be calling today.  I am returning to work next week and would like some answers for myself mainly but also for work.  Work have been great  but I'm sure they need to know whats happening.  When I rang earlier in the week I was told the Haematologist was on holiday until Monday (how dare he) but the  surgeon who carried out my biopsy is in work.  So I will be calling his office again today.  Its just so horrible waiting, one day I feel really positive and think everything will be fine, then another day (like yesterday) I worry that I do have something going on......

Keep smiling everyone x x 

Clairemichelle

Cole74 said:

Hi Clairemichelle

I know the waiting can be excruciating, sometimes that is harder then anything else. You are not being a pain by calling again, this is your body, your results, and checking to see if their is any results helps even if just a little. I had a CT on thursday, and even though it has only been 8 days and I see the surgon tommorow, the days have been driving me crazy. I come on here read stories and look for support, I also try distracting myself if even just a little at a time by playing a game, or doing a little cleaning if I can find the energy. You are not alone in this! I have found this group amazing people that really understand how you feel and told just say hey it is nothing don't worry, when you know then you can worry. However, for most of us the not knowing is harding then the knowing. So please share your thoughts, wishing you the best, sending you hugs. And grrr the waiting.

 

Nicole

HD 1987

Follicular Carcinoma Thyroid 1999

Currently waiting DX

Big thank you

I would like to thank you all for your kind words.  It really does help to be able to share what is happening with others.  My family have been great but they don't really understand how I feel eg, where as you all do.  I did not call yesterday I kept myself busy with other things but I am going to be calling today.  I am returning to work next week and would like some answers for myself mainly but also for work.  Work have been great  but I'm sure they need to know whats happening.  When I rang earlier in the week I was told the Haematologist was on holiday until Monday (how dare he) but the  surgeon who carried out my biopsy is in work.  So I will be calling his office again today.  Its just so horrible waiting, one day I feel really positive and think everything will be fine, then another day (like yesterday) I worry that I do have something going on......

Keep smiling everyone x x 

Machir

Clairemichelle said:

Big thank you

I would like to thank you all for your kind words.  It really does help to be able to share what is happening with others.  My family have been great but they don't really understand how I feel eg, where as you all do.  I did not call yesterday I kept myself busy with other things but I am going to be calling today.  I am returning to work next week and would like some answers for myself mainly but also for work.  Work have been great  but I'm sure they need to know whats happening.  When I rang earlier in the week I was told the Haematologist was on holiday until Monday (how dare he) but the  surgeon who carried out my biopsy is in work.  So I will be calling his office again today.  Its just so horrible waiting, one day I feel really positive and think everything will be fine, then another day (like yesterday) I worry that I do have something going on......

Keep smiling everyone x x 

The rollercoaster

Clairemichelle everybody has the highs and lows.  It's just part of the process.  When I get started on the low trend I stop and think about what I have that is good today.  We all have things to be grateful for.  I focus on those.  Usually it helps but not always....sometimes it seems I'm determined to allow the worries to have their way even though I know worrying doesn't cure anything.  One thought while reading your last post......even if you do 'have something going on' it is still much more likely than not that everything will be fine.  I'm praying it's nothingbut if it's not you still have a lot of reasons to hope for a good outcome.

Jceleste I haven't forgotten about you either.  Enjoy your weekend.  Focus on what makes you happy.  Next Thursday will get here without us worrying about it today.  Soak up some of what makes the world an awesome place.  Positive thougts and supportive hugs to all.  Mac 

jceleste31

Machir said:

The rollercoaster

Clairemichelle everybody has the highs and lows.  It's just part of the process.  When I get started on the low trend I stop and think about what I have that is good today.  We all have things to be grateful for.  I focus on those.  Usually it helps but not always....sometimes it seems I'm determined to allow the worries to have their way even though I know worrying doesn't cure anything.  One thought while reading your last post......even if you do 'have something going on' it is still much more likely than not that everything will be fine.  I'm praying it's nothingbut if it's not you still have a lot of reasons to hope for a good outcome.

Jceleste I haven't forgotten about you either.  Enjoy your weekend.  Focus on what makes you happy.  Next Thursday will get here without us worrying about it today.  Soak up some of what makes the world an awesome place.  Positive thougts and supportive hugs to all.  Mac 

hey Machir

thanks for that i needed to hear that cause im trying my best to focus on the positive things and not worry so much its just gettin to me cause its coming so fast....have a gd weekend and i will talk to you soon hugggggssssss

Clairemichelle

Clairemichelle said:

Big thank you

I would like to thank you all for your kind words.  It really does help to be able to share what is happening with others.  My family have been great but they don't really understand how I feel eg, where as you all do.  I did not call yesterday I kept myself busy with other things but I am going to be calling today.  I am returning to work next week and would like some answers for myself mainly but also for work.  Work have been great  but I'm sure they need to know whats happening.  When I rang earlier in the week I was told the Haematologist was on holiday until Monday (how dare he) but the  surgeon who carried out my biopsy is in work.  So I will be calling his office again today.  Its just so horrible waiting, one day I feel really positive and think everything will be fine, then another day (like yesterday) I worry that I do have something going on......

Keep smiling everyone x x 

Got my results back last week and i have Hodskins Lymphoma and have a date to start chemo next week.....  Been swept along this past week with more tests and scans and now im dreading starting chemo......

Clairemichelle

Clairemichelle said:

Big thank you

I would like to thank you all for your kind words.  It really does help to be able to share what is happening with others.  My family have been great but they don't really understand how I feel eg, where as you all do.  I did not call yesterday I kept myself busy with other things but I am going to be calling today.  I am returning to work next week and would like some answers for myself mainly but also for work.  Work have been great  but I'm sure they need to know whats happening.  When I rang earlier in the week I was told the Haematologist was on holiday until Monday (how dare he) but the  surgeon who carried out my biopsy is in work.  So I will be calling his office again today.  Its just so horrible waiting, one day I feel really positive and think everything will be fine, then another day (like yesterday) I worry that I do have something going on......

Keep smiling everyone x x 

Got my results back last week and i have Hodskins Lymphoma and have a date to start chemo next week.....  Been swept along this past week with more tests and scans and now im dreading starting chemo......

illead

jceleste31 said:

hey Machir

thanks for that i needed to hear that cause im trying my best to focus on the positive things and not worry so much its just gettin to me cause its coming so fast....have a gd weekend and i will talk to you soon hugggggssssss

Sorry Clairemichelle

We are so sorry you are having to deal with this.  It's not the most fun club to belong to.  We know you must be scared and living in a little bit of disbelief.  We have all been there.  One good thing is  Hodgkins is a lot easier than Non-Hodgkins.  Yours is most likely very treatable and curable.  We hope you have a good cancer center.  If so, you will find the nurses very kind, compassionate and caring.  Your first chemo will seem overwhelming but they will go out of their way to make you comfortable and relaxed, so try not to fret too much.  Don't hesitate to share your fears and thoughts here, we have all done it and are here to support you. 

Our thoughts, Bill & Becky 

cathyp

illead said:

Sorry Clairemichelle

We are so sorry you are having to deal with this.  It's not the most fun club to belong to.  We know you must be scared and living in a little bit of disbelief.  We have all been there.  One good thing is  Hodgkins is a lot easier than Non-Hodgkins.  Yours is most likely very treatable and curable.  We hope you have a good cancer center.  If so, you will find the nurses very kind, compassionate and caring.  Your first chemo will seem overwhelming but they will go out of their way to make you comfortable and relaxed, so try not to fret too much.  Don't hesitate to share your fears and thoughts here, we have all done it and are here to support you. 

Our thoughts, Bill & Becky 

Sorry to hear your dx Claire

All the best as you start your treatments.  I had Hodgkins in 1989 and 1994.  If I can help, I'm here for you.  Cathy