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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  • Hi, you’re posting because you don’t want to feel alone, the likely hood is no one around you could possibly understand how you are feeling right now. Im waiting for my urgent referral app, found a lump the size of a broad bean just above my left collarbone, since my doc referred me last Friday I have found 2 more lumps in the right side of my neck, I’ve been having night sweats on and off through the week for about 10 months. My back and hips are so painful. 
    Thinking of you and hope you get your answers soon, you arnt alone. 

  • Hi Kate, you’re not alone and that’s exactly why I came on here too. It’s scary waiting for an answer and can be hard to talk to people you love because you don’t want to worry them. 
    I have similar symptoms to you but was lucky enough to have an ultrasound and a biopsy on Saturday, 1 week and 1 day after my initial GP appointment. I’m now playing the waiting game for my biopsy results but they scheduled me in at my appointment to go back and receive them on 9th April. Hope you get your appointment soon and it turns out to be something other than cancer.

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  • Hi Kate, you’re not alone and that’s exactly why I came on here too. It’s scary waiting for an answer and can be hard to talk to people you love because you don’t want to worry them. 
    I have similar symptoms to you but was lucky enough to have an ultrasound and a biopsy on Saturday, 1 week and 1 day after my initial GP appointment. I’m now playing the waiting game for my biopsy results but they scheduled me in at my appointment to go back and receive them on 9th April. Hope you get your appointment soon and it turns out to be something other than cancer.

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