Lymphoma?

Hi 

Im 27, a couple of weeks ago I got a random lump in my neck (side of left neck), been to drs and had an ecg (which was normal) and blood tests (get the results of them in a couple of days). 

Yesterday I noticed two other small lumps next to it, I'm panicking it's more then just a swollen a lymph node that will eventually go away.. iv had two very minor nose bleeds which it's very usual for me, iv never had a nose bleed before. Iv lost 16lb in 3 and half months without changing eating habits or lifestyle, a couple of days ago I felt very shivery like I was coming down with something but that was the only symptom apart from tiredness. 

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced these symptoms and what was the outcome? 

Thank you x 

  • Hi! I hope you're ok, I totally understand why you're worried. I'm in a similar position just now, I just posted a discussion about it yesterday hoping to hear from someone who has experienced this too. I have been the exact same. at first just one lump, and now have 2 smaller lumps beside it? Really really strange. Fingers crossed it's nothing, and I hope your results come back ok x

  • Hi ohh it's so worrying isn't it!

    I know you shouldn't Google anything like this but I have and it all pointed to lymphoma, I really hope your okay too!

    Have you had any other symptoms? And have you had tests done yet? X 

  • Good morning sorry to hear you are experiencing this. Please don't worry I started off with blood tests and I'm at the end of the process now ( awaiting a call hopefully tommorow ) I am also going through something sounds very similar started off with a lump on my left side of my neck ( still there) been there for several months now. Started off with blood tests which where all normal ( no sign of infection ) to show why lymph nodes where swollen so the next step was ct scan followed by camera up nose then down throat followed by ultersound and biopsy . Please don't stress this is the path that seems to happen to everyone and most lumps are absolutely nothing!! Unfortunately for me when I had my ultersound I just knew there was something and I asked loads of questions to be told I'm pretty concerned it's your thyroid ( which didn't even cross my mind ) swollen lymph nodes and he suspects it's thyroid cancer which is very rare this was last Monday I am still awaiting biopsy results I know they are back as I called my consultant Thursday to be told they will be in touch this group really has a lot of support and honestly most lumps are absolutely nothing whatsoever and I'm hoping that mines is nothing as don't know how can tell from a scan without biopsy results but it's best to get it all checked out and please dont worry swollen lymph nodes can be caused when virus etc In new to this forum to and it's helped me with questions I have 

    Nicola x 

  • Definitely not good to google but you can't help it! It doesn't help me I have an anatomy degree, so I feel like I know more than what is helpful. 

     

    I've had general tiredness, itching that started around a month ago which is worst on my legs, as well as a patches of pale patches on my skin. This has all been over 6 months, and I have good and bad periods but I never seem to feel better. My bloods also showed a folate deficiency, and I've lost 8lbs since the start of Feb. 

     

    Yesterday I found a swollen supraclavicular lymph node, just behind my right collar bone. It's not huge, but you can easily feel it and it's really hard. I know that the right supraclavicular lymph nodes drain the mediastinum, so that was a bit scary. Since none of the lymph nodes are huge, I'm not sure what it means, but I've never been able to feel them before. It's so easy to google and try and work it out for yourself, but it makes the waiting game for the appointment harder. Luckily mine is tomorrow - so hoping to get some clarity! It's not that I don't feel worried about the outcome, but I am desperate for an outcome of some kind just so there is a solution to how I've been feeling as it's super frustrating! 

    When is your next appointment? Fingers crossed it's soon 

    Hope you are ok x

  • Hi, so sorry your going through this, you mind definitely works over time when you find things doesn't it. 

    I hope your get some good news tomorrow, I keep trying to think it's probably just a virus and il be fine, I actually wish I had signs of a virus just so I can put it on that but I don't. I have started getting a pain now and again in my shoulder now the same side of the swollen lymph nodes, not sure if that's a symptom of anything or not. Can't feel any lumps or anything in my shoulder. 

    I know it may sound daft but I hope they do send me for a scan just so I have peace of mind and I can move on and stop panicking so much. Il have to see what they say on Tuesday when I go back. 

    Please keep me updated tomorrow I really hope everything is okay x 

  • Hiya 

    Yeah I need to keep off Google now before I drive myself crazy. Are you getting aches when the lumps are swollen? I'm getting aches in my shoulder now on and off, (same side as swollen lymph nodes) probably nothing to do with it but just thought I'd see if anyone else had anything like that. 

    I know exactly how you feel just needing some answers! Hard not to think about it isn't it, iv never been one for thinking the worst health wise but this just feels different, probably because iv never felt a lump anywhere in body before so bit of a shock when you start getting a few in one side of the neck. 

    I hope your okay, sending u lots of good luck for tomorrow! Please keep me updated. My next appointment is Tuesday x

  • Hi yes hopefully they will send you for a scan blood where all normal for me showed no virus etc when it all began and they still went through all the process as was nothing to explain the lump on the lymph node. Thank you keep me posted how you get on also it's such a stressful time the waiting is the hardest part for sure. I have the Sunday night anxiety creeping in trying to keep busy think cause I know the have the results now I'm like surely tommorow will be the day I have the direct number of the secretary and she was lovely the other day so I will mabye call again if I don't hear at some point tommorow , all the best for Tuesday x 

  • Hiya just updating you, the dr messed up my appointment so couldn't see me today so I have to go back tomorrow 10.45, I did ask the receptionist for my blood results and they were all normal. Not sure if that's a good thing or bad..

    How are you? Have you heard anything? X

  • Hi, did you get any update on what has caused your lymph nodes to enlarge? 

    I went to drs today but they messed up my appointment so I have to go back tomorrow 10.45, the receptionist did say my bloods have come back normal so I'm not sure why mine are enlarged x 

  • Yes I got the dreaded call today they confirmed it's thyroid cancer they said my ent consultant dosent  specialise in Thyroid and they were urgently getting me over to another team and I would hear back if not this week next week I have loads of questions but I felt like with them saying they don't specialise in it wasent the right place to ask x