10+ Swollen Lymph Nodes inc supraclavicular for 7 months

Hey everyone,

I am having discomfort from my lymph nodes, including multiple above my left collarbone (swollen supraclavicular nodes).

I have quite a few in total, all in my neck/shoulder/chin area.

 

After 7/8 months of practically begging my GP, I finally had an ultrasound scan. They told me they were swollen and it was probably due to an illness, but when I told them they'd been hanging around for over 7 months they just told me to bring it up with my GP. Not ideal.

 

I am worried especially because it's in the supraclavicular area and they've been hanging around for months, not to mention the discomfort. My trapezius muscles are always aching and I'm having collarbone pain.

 

The only thing keeping me sane is that they're only pea-sized and rubbery, rather than golf ball sized and hard. They're also not in my groin/armpit area which my GP seems to think makes it okay despite the fact I've known someone who had lymphoma with just a few lymph nodes above their collarbone.

Has anyone had a similar experience and been okay?

 

Thanks

  • Hello A123321A and a warm welcome to Cancer Chat, 

    It's good you had these checked by your GP and that you finally had an ultrasound scan and it's reassuring that they did not seem overly concerned. It's completely understandable that you are feeling worried as you have had these issues for months but I think the fact that your GP doesn't seem particularly concerned is a good sign. Perhaps for peace of mind, you could try and speak to another GP about this and seek a second opinion?

    You can find out more about getting a second opinion on this page. 

    I hope that you get some definite answers soon so that you have the reassurance you need on this matter. Everything crossed for you that it turns out to be nothing of concern. 

    I will now let other members of our forum who may have had a similar experience come and say hello and share their experience with you. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator