Hello nat1097 and thanks for posting, 

I am sorry to learn that this unexplained fever is worrying you. Unexplained things can often trigger a lot of concern about the possibility of cancer, but there could just as easily be other explanations and sometimes doctor come up with nothing even after lots of tests, so try not to worry too much.

I'm afraid I don't know what to suggest in the way of tests, I am not really sure what you have already had as there are lots of things that can be measured in blood tests. But, if they haven't already called, do ask your GP what the possibilities are and what they plan to do next, and let them know you are worried about cancer - it usually helps to be direct with worries like this. 

Your grandmothers' cancers might not have much bearing on this situation. This is because cancer is more common in older people, so it isn't unusual to have a few older relatives that have had it and this doesn't necessarily mean a large increase in risk is passed on.  Also, if family members develop cancer when they were older, it makes it less likely that an inherited cancer gene was a contributing factor as people with these genes usually develop cancer at a younger age. Most cancers are sporadic which means they occur because of genetic/cell changes that are acquired over a lifetime and not inherited to any great degree.  But let your GP know and get their input about this. 

I hope your GP can give you some answers soon, in the meantime try and keep an open mind.

Best wishes,

Julia

Hello Natalie

It is good to read that they are continuing to investigate you and hopefully will get to the bottom of this soon.  As you have symptoms again and are feeling muddled I think you should get in touch with your GP and let them know to be on the safe side.  I don't say this because I am concerned it might be cancer, but because it sounds like you are becoming unwell and may need some treatment of some kind.

As Julia said, at this stage there could be lots of different explanations for your symptoms and I wouldn't necessarily jump to the conclusion that it might be cancer.  From what you have told us about your family history I don't think this indicates an increased risk of cancer in your situation.  It is worth noting that it sounds like your grandmother had breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes, which is not the same as lymphoma.

I know waiting is difficult, but it is only the results of the tests that the doctors are doing which will shed any light on what is happening to you.  It is probably best not to go online looking for what might be causing your symptoms as this will not get you a diagnosis and is likely to frighten you more.  The best think to do now is to try and distract yourself and have the tests done that the doctor has arranged for you.

I hope you get some answers soon

Martin