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Swollen neck gland

Baker21
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Hi I’ve had a swollen gland in my neck since Christmas went to the doctors the sent me for a blood test and everything was clear. My doctor said it just feels like a swollen gland so don’t be worried however that’s easier said than done. My gland is still the same size so anxiety kicks in straight away and I’m now experiencing shortness of breath (could be panic attacks) and sometimes feeling nauseous. 
has anyone had similar and should I be worried?

  • Hi Baker21 and welcome to the forum, although I'm sorry for the worry this is causing.

    Swollen glands and lymph nodes are quite a common talking point within the Cancer Chat community so I'm sure some of our members will be along soon to offer their thoughts and advice, but if your symptoms don't improve, or get worse, do make sure you go back to your GP so they can have another look and let you know if it's any cause for concern. Hopefully that won't be the case but it's always good to get things checked again, if only for peace of mind.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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