Possible lymphoma based on enlarged lymph nodes

Hi everyone, I felt a pea-size lymph node in my neck a few months ago which has grown to over 3cm in 3months, and there are now more enlarged nodes around that first one (but smaller). I had an ultrasound scan and the notes say that the appearance is of malignant lymphadenopathy which might be lymphomatous or metastatic (thank you NHS app for having some of the notes!). I’m now waiting for another urgent appointment for a biopsy and CT scan.

From the notes it reads like it is lymphoma so I’m mentally preparing for that, I’m not sure how it could be anything else at this point?! I’m not sure why I’m posting but I’m keeping a lot of this to myself so I don’t worry people, and it’s hard waiting isn’t it?! Thinking of everyone who is waiting for an appointment. 

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  • Hello & welcome.   Sorry to hear this.  I am surpised to hear they did not do a same day biopsy.  Stories I seem to have read on here they have done same day biopsises.  Sorry to hear you have to wait.  I was referred a week ago by my GP for similar.  My ENT appt is tomorrow.  Where are your lumps located and do they feel like just out of interest?

    I believe my enlarged nodes are cervical lymph nodes.  First one I discovered 2 months (ish) ago which has definetly grown and is only visable when I tilt my neck the other way. I have pea one located right by that.  Then on the other side I have two other lymph nodes, one is really long and odd in shape, and the other one is a big one, but is quite flat,  GP thought that it was deep in the tissue.  All are hard (but not like bone, do not know how to explain it) and they are all fixed and painless

  • I hope it goes well tomorrow. My lumps are on my right side and I think are cervical. The biggest is over 3cm and you can see it sticking out! It is mobile but feels harder than it used to and is painless, the others are below it and have grown in the last month and are also painless. I should hear something tomorrow about my referral so hopefully I’ll be seen soon.

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  • I hope it goes well tomorrow. My lumps are on my right side and I think are cervical. The biggest is over 3cm and you can see it sticking out! It is mobile but feels harder than it used to and is painless, the others are below it and have grown in the last month and are also painless. I should hear something tomorrow about my referral so hopefully I’ll be seen soon.

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