Hi - 

I have a swollen lymph node ( I think ) or it could be a lipoma. 

The small lump which is about 1cm at the short axis just above my collarbone and is soft , moveable , non tender. No redness or other swelling., The lump is not visible but is palpable. 

I have no other symptoms at all & had a full blood count done in August ( satisfactory) 

I have been to the doctor who has referred me to ENT.,

Everything I read about this is pretty much pointing to abdominal cancer. I have no symptoms in that area & no changes. 

So , my question is are Supracavicular lymph nodes ( Virchows node ) always cancerous or can I have an underlying infection that I’m not aware of ? Also , I have polycystic kidney disease and have had to be on codeine long term for a misaligned bone - could this be related to my kidney function at all. I know when my kidneys are struggling they can react. 

Thank you for any help or information around this.