Hello,

I recently discovered a 4cm plus round, firm, painless lymph gland in my right axilla. I haven't had any obvious signs of infection/virus other than persistent fatigue and a four day headache (no repsiratory/head cold symptoms). Over the last 18 months I've lost just over 3 and a half stone. I have been trying to be more active and make healthier eating choices but the weight loss is disproportionate to the effort put in. Most of the weight loss has been helped by a reduced appetite. One of my siblings was diagnosed with lymphoma at the age of 50 (he passed a short while ago - not of lymphoma). Periodically I have had high platelets lasting for several months. They usually come down but then go back up. The GP referred me for an urgent ultrasound and it was rejected by the imaging team who said I need to be referred to the breast clinic. I don't have any physical signs of breast cancer on examination of that area and I'm most concerned about lymphoma or another form of cancer. If lymphoma is suspected do you usually have to be seen by the breast clinic before being about to have an ultrasound? I'm a bit frustrated because I feel like I am being passed from pillar to post...any advice welcome.

Thanks x