That's a real bummer Regina ..... Fingers & toes crossed that it IS just an infection/inflammation! (Even a common cold/flu or dose of covid could cause inflammation - even some medications apparently!)
Remember back when you were young & Drs would always run their fingers over the back of your ears & down your throat whenever you had a consultation - they were just checking the lymph glands, for inflammation.
Hmmm, tho if it was me, I think I'd be trying to get it checked out earlier than 3 months time ..... cos the waiting (as you know) just SUCKS - and your mind will just go off on a tangent - as any cancer diagnosis just mucks with your mind, even more than your body (evidenced by your loss of sleep :( )
Maybe ring our helpline tomorrow 1800 500 258 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) to have a chat ... they may be able to help with your decision making xx
Also, Consider checking out Charlotte Tottman's podcasts on her own BC cancer story - she is a specialist cancer psychologist who was diagnosed herself with BC and had a double mastectomy, choosing to remain flat. She 'thought' she knew what most of the 'procedure' would be - so was really surprised when she had similar reactions to her own clients ... and she talks about it, what she expected vs what happened. She is very easy to listen to - You can just listen to individual sessions, or just start at the 1st one & work your way thru. xx
What You Don't Know Until You Do ....
http://www.drcharlottetottman.com.au/my-podcast.html
Take care & all the best .... and stay away from Dr Google!! xx
