Hello,
I had an ultrasound on my thyroid where they found an enlarged lymph node on the right side of my neck. I was referred for a CT scan of my neck which revealed I had more lymph nodes present than they thought which were measuring 22mm.
I saw the doctor yesterday who has urgently referred me to haematologist and has told me it is “very highly likely” that is is lymphoma.
Im a single parent to a 7 year old and I’m absolutely terrified
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Hi @Lovethemoon and welcome to the forum.
I’m really sorry to hear what you’re going through and of course you are terrified.
I was diagnosed with lymphoma 7 years ago and had 2 young children and I remember all those emotions and fears.
I would suggest not googling as until you know for sure and the type of lymphoma etc, it could make you more terrified.
You say you are a single mum. Have you got a support system around you and people you can talk to? It would be good if you could take somebody to the appointment with you as it can be very overwhelming and often, you don’t take everything in or ask the questions you want to.
Waiting is just awful but remember, each case is individual.
You will find a lot of support on the forum and the support line is there if you need to talk things through before your appointment.
We all understand how you are feeling so please keep posting. We are here for you x
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Thank you for replying. It’s so hard not to google. I have people saying it’s just a GP and not to listen it’s not that bad. But I saw the report she showed me from the CT and at the top in big letters it says lymphoma. I have genuinely never been this terrified. I have good family and friends but I live alone with my daughter and just don’t see how I am going to come through this
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I know it’s hard but try not to get ahead of yourself. I know its frightening and we won’t stop you worrying - it’s only natural when you see those words. All you can do is to get through the days ahead until your appointment. This may be one morning or one hour at a time. Plan some things to keep you busy - not that you have much time as a mum! Spend time with family. Small steps for now. And call the support line if you need to talk things through. This can be so helpful x
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Oh, @Lovethemoon I think that it is very natural to feel terrified, for me it is the waiting and not knowing.
As you say you are a single mum to a 7yr old and that is probably enhancing your fears thoughts and emotions.
I am glad that you have a support team around you.
I found that friends tend to ‘want to make it better’.
@Nichola75 has given you great responses which I will not duplicate, however I will say that I have found that I can be really honest with how I am thinking and feeling on our forum and it helps me.
Be ever so kind to yourself and please do keep posting how you are doing…
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