I might have cancer :(

[krltdy]

So, this past Friday I had an MRI done because I had lumps on the back of my neck. I seriously thought it was tension in my neck because I've really gotten myself worked up over starting school this week. As it turns out, I have several swollen lymph nodes.

I received a call yesterday from my Dr. telling me she's making an appt. with an ENT to have a biopsy done. I am scared like I have never been before.

I know my health is paramount, but I am really worried to miss any school to have this done. I guess if I have cancer, it won't really matter anyway. I will miss, but I really hate it! Today is only my 3rd day of school! How should I handle this with my instructors who really don't know me yet?

Sorry, I just needed to get this off my chest.

[Cathylady]

Keep the faith; God is in control.

[Nepenthe Sea]

Keep us posted. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. :redbeathe

[nursel56]

Not knowing for sure is definately the hardest part. I'm glad you talked to your instructors. Most of them really are decent human beings who can well tell the difference between unexpected circumstances and slackers.

Sending positive thoughts to you!! :flwrhrts:

[Hoping4RNin2010]

Sending you support and prayers!

[sh1901]

I'm glad that your instructors were so supportive! I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this most difficult time! :heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeat

[tokidoki7, ASN, RN]

I'm sorry to hear that you might have cancer. Just continue living your life and hopefully things will be okay.

[Grace Oz]

Good advice from the other posters.

Try and take one day at a time. One step at a time. Life, when lived this way, really is much easier to handle, regardless of our health or personal situation.

I too am sending you healing thoughts and prayers that all will be well.

[K.P.A.]

Chill. You could have anything that causes lymph nodes to swell.

Cross bridges when you get to them.