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Inconclusive biopsy lymphoma

Mjr265
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Hi I would like to ask if anyone has had the same experiences. 3 weeks ago I got a biopsy done on that the radiologist said it looked like an 'abnormal lymph node' I went back today and I was told that they don't know what I have yet as the biopsy results have been sent to a different lab for a second opinion and the doctor told me they are not sure between if it's a  reactive lymph node or a a lymphoma and that they have sent the sample for a second opinion. 
 

I would like to ask if anyone has had a similar experience and is it always bad news when this happens.

 

thank you 

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    Hi MJR

    really hard to tell at this stage. I'm not sure it's wise to be trying to pre-empt bad news but I do understand your worry. Just try to sit tight and wait for the results as best you can I know it's tough.

    for context - I'm a lymphoma survivor and went through similar things when I was diagnosed. But my story is not your story. It's a long wait for results but do try not to jump to worst-case scenario, because the odds are that it isn't 

    All the best

    Sean

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    Hi thanks for your answer I've actually come across a lot of your answers and posts in the past few weeks on this forum and they helped me a lot. Thanks tor answering my question and I'm just gonna hope for the best 

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    Glad I could be of some help 

    yeah - just don't overthink it for now.. once you find out what's going on you're more than welcome to message me on here any time.

    try not to worry - there are 100s of other things a swollen lymph node could be before getting to lymphoma

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