Superclavical lymph node swollen. Scared.

It's on my left side, right side when facing me. Ultrasound guy claims he couldn't find it, then proceeds to take snaps of the normal sized one above it. Crazy since you can see and feel it, much larger than a pea. CT scan following day where they didn't even explain what I needed to do in the machine, zero instructions. I followed the automated voice, then the nurse asks if I've had a CT scan before, I said no and she apologises.

I also had a chest xray, she said there was some curvature or something in my lungs, but nothing relating to cancer from what they can see. How they explained it was just confusing. I feel like I'm recieving the worst help ever! Its been swollen for about two months now, I'm really depressed!

I'm 30 and used to smoke.

  • Hi Macnoof,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear you've had a difficult experience with all of this.

    It sounds like you're waiting for the results of the tests you've had so far. I can understand this must be tough and the uncertainty is of course never easy to deal with.

    I hope it's not too long to wait until you find out more. In the meantime, try to keep busy to help keep your mind off things. We are always here for support if you need the forum at any point.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator