Panicking about recurrence

I have been panicking and my anxiety is in overdrive, I found a painless soft swelling under my armpit after a bath last night, I can't feel a lump just a swelling. I am 6 years in remission from fnhl and panicking so much that it has come back. Please help I can't calm down. 

  • Hello and thank you for posting. 

    I'm sorry you are having these worries about your NHL returning.

    I wonder if you still have contact details for your hospital team or are able to get an appointment with your GP to get assessed.

    It can be so difficult to balance moving on from a cancer diagnosis and the idea of recurrence. I've posted here some links which may be helpful. This is from our pages about cancer and mental health and this is from the lymphoma charity Lymphoma Action.

    Take care and do give someone a ring so you can get this reviewed and sorted whatever the lump maybe. If you want to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline the number is Freephone 0808 800 4040, and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Sarah.