Lymphoma????

It all started beginning of September,  felt a lump in neck was size of a peanut then increased to a grape size , went to docs 20th Sept did a full check over me and sent me for bloods and a referral with a 2ww , bloods was OK other than slightly high white blood cells . Went to my hospital app and met the ent on 4th October he felt the lump , listed all other symptom i have ( fatigue) sweating more than usual , bones hurting and aching , itchy hands and head breathlessness and feeling like someone is standing on my chest at times , he then said i needed a scan . they did scan and immediately they took a fna biopsy , The results was ready within an hour but they indicated some abnormalities of white blood cells they then said I needed a bigger biopsy called a core biopsy to see exactly what they are dealing with  . He said it could be a underlying infection somewhere but definitely couldn't rule out lymphoma at this stage , within days I had an appointment to see the maxillofacial surgeon for the 1st Nov,  then had my core biopsy appointment through which is for 25th Oct.... has anyone had all this done and what was the outcome ? Lymphoma,  something else,  nothing at all or just a hidden infection ? Thanks for reading x

  • Hi Aimz, 

    I noticed you're having your core biopsy today so I just wanted to wish you the very best of luck and let you know we're thinking of you.

    Hopefully some of our members who have been on this journey will share their experiences and advice with you soon but if you'd like to discuss any of this with one of our cancer nurses, they're just a phone call away on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    This period of limbo is always the toughest but we are here for you and will have our fingers crossed that all goes well when you see the maxillofacial surgeon next week and that the results of your core biopsy bring good news when they come through.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi , thank you for your reply 

    I did indeed have my core biopsy today it was quite painful as they didn't numb it enough but all OK in the end they managed to get 3 good tissue samples to send off , so now is just a waiting game . The only thing that concerns me is they have not mentioned anything other than ruling out lymphoma which concerns me , they haven't said reactive lymph nodes or cysts anything like that . But it is what it Is it would be nice if I could get other peoples Input on here who has been in a similar situation but I'll await the results now and hope for the best . 

     

    Thank you 

  • Hi

    I'm new here and going through similar symptoms that you experienced 

    how are you?  I hope you are ok. What happened with your results? Sending lots of love