Hello Nics96, 

I can understand why seeing this hard swollen lymph node still there 4 months later is making you feel worried and you did the right thing to show it to your doctor. It sounds like your doctor is genuinely not worried about it but it's good you are getting this ultrasound next week just for peace of mind. Congratulations on your pregnancy too, it's fantastic news! 

It's normal when anxious to anticipate the worst but swollen lymph nodes happen quite commonly and there are so many other reasons than cancer which can cause these lymph nodes to become enlarged so do not scare yourself unnecessarily and hopefully in a few days when you have your ultrasound, you will get the reassurance you need. Everything crossed for you! 

I hope that you will hear from other members here who have been in your position before and that they will share their experience with you. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hello Nics96, 

I can understand why seeing this hard swollen lymph node still there 4 months later is making you feel worried and you did the right thing to show it to your doctor. It sounds like your doctor is genuinely not worried about it but it's good you are getting this ultrasound next week just for peace of mind. Congratulations on your pregnancy too, it's fantastic news! 

It's normal when anxious to anticipate the worst but swollen lymph nodes happen quite commonly and there are so many other reasons than cancer which can cause these lymph nodes to become enlarged so do not scare yourself unnecessarily and hopefully in a few days when you have your ultrasound, you will get the reassurance you need. Everything crossed for you! 

I hope that you will hear from other members here who have been in your position before and that they will share their experience with you. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm really praying that it's nothing like so many of the storied I've read on here. 

Feel like I can't get excited about the pregnancy until this is all sorted- but thank you.

I think the biggest concern is that it's quite hard and fixed but will wait until the USound now

Hi Nic, 

I posted here a few days ago- I’m terrified also but my situation is a bit different. I’ve had a swollen node for 13 years but was told at an ultrasound to keep an eye on it, which I did but now I’ve noticed it’s changed and grown and I have had 3 other nodes pop up in the last 3 weeks. I have a daughter who is only 4 so understand your worry from that perspective. I’m sure yours is absolutely fine- the doctors know what’s a concern and what isn’t - this is what I keep telling myself anyway although doesn’t take away the anxiety. Especially after googling it to the high heavens now I’m convinced because of the location of my new ones it can only be cancer. 
I hope your ultrasound  goes well I’m sure you will get the reassuring you need xx

Gosh it's such anxiety isn't it. I have a 4 yr old too and every time I touch the lump I'm even more convinced it's something bad.

I can't for the life of me stay off Google which we all know doesn't help.

Are you going back to the doctors?

I am exactly the same - I have googled constantly and everything is cancer. I can’t change my mindset whatever I try! I can’t stop touching the lumps which I’ve read can make them worse. But I’m that convinced anyway that it’s something awful so I just think it won’t do anymore harm. 
Every other niggle I’ve convinced myself is also something terrible. 
IM arranging a private ultrasound this week xx

We sound like we're the same person haha. I'm sure your ultrasound will come back clear. Wishing you all the best. Mines on Thursday so i will let you know how I get on. With private ones you get the results on the day xx

Hope all goes well for you sending positive thoughts xx

I have been reassured but I’m still not 100% but i just feel I have to believe someone with a medical degree as opposed to google and he told me not to google , which I think has only fuelled my anxiety. I also am still anxious about other niggles and things but trying to be rational. 
I hope you get your results soon- the waiting is the worst part! Because it’s so mentally exhausting. You are not alone in feeling this way, ans my husband was the same - I was constantly feeling my neck ! My lymph node appeared after no apparent illness which worried me even more ! But i have always worried and had health anxiety and felt for things, and if you are so aware of your body even the smallest thing can amplify. 
let me know how you get on im sure it will all be fine. In the meantime could you talk to someone maybe a counsellor ? I’ve contacted someone to help with the anxiety aspect as it’s so consuming xx

So sorry to hear your anxiety got that bad but I'm so glad you've been reassured!