Swollen Lymph Nodes in Neck

Hi Everyone - I had covid in December and then a pretty bad sore throat following that. I noticed that I had a swollen lymph node in my neck at the start of the year but didn't think much of it as I had been poorly. Almost a month and a half later it's still there and there seems to be another, slightly smaller one right underneath. I'm no longer feeling unwell in any way at all. I suffer horrendously with health anxiety and so these are honestly all I can think about. I've been to the GP who assured me it was a swollen lymph node but did blood tests to reassure me which came back fine but as they are persistent has referred me for a scan which I am waiting for currently. Any advice or similar symptoms that anyone can share to help me put my mind at ease? Thanks a lot 

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  • Hello Emily1998 and welcome to our forum, 

    It sounds like your GP is not overly concerned about this and it's reassuring that your blood tests came back fine. It's good that they are being thorough though and have referred you for a scan. It is normal to be anxious while you are waiting to find out more.

    I know it is really hard but try not to worry too much or anticipate what it might be. The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. 

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hello Emily1998 and welcome to our forum, 

    It sounds like your GP is not overly concerned about this and it's reassuring that your blood tests came back fine. It's good that they are being thorough though and have referred you for a scan. It is normal to be anxious while you are waiting to find out more.

    I know it is really hard but try not to worry too much or anticipate what it might be. The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. 

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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