Enlarged cervical lymph node, spleen and one tonsil!

Hi everyone, very stressed out mum here. 14yr old son has had a right side neck cervical lymph node for a few months now - that’s gradually growing. Has had 2 ultrasounds of neck, submandibular node nd now an enlarged spleen and numerous inguinal nodes. We seen paeds consultant last week who measured cervical node at 3.5 x 3cm. Urgent biopsies to be done on Thursday. Today we have right sided t sil enlarged but no pain, lymph node that was already enlarged is measuring today at 6cm x 4cm. I’m going out of my mind with worry  anyone advice? 

  • HI Worriedmama87, 

    Completely understand why you are so worried - there's nothing harder than seeing our little ones go through tests and it's normal to be worried after noticing this enlarged lymph node especially as you are seeing it grow gradually. It's good that you took action and that he has had these ultrasounds and that he has now been seen by the consultant. He is in the best possible hands and I am glad they are acting fast so that you will have some answers quickly hopefully. It should not be too long now to get the biopsy results. If you are worried about the enlarged lymph node growing in size, don't hesitate to give his medical team a call just to update them on how he has been and on these new measurements of the cervical lymph node. But the only thing really you can do - and it's by no means the easiest! - is simply wait for these important biopsy results. While you are waiting, I thought I would share with you these helpful tips and coping strategies to help you cope while waiting for important news. 

    I am keeping everything tightly crossed for you and your son that it all turns out to be nothing of concern and that you get a definite diagnosis in the coming days.

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator