Lymph nodes on neck and freaking out

This is kind of a long one but here we go! 
my dad passed away from throat cancer that moved to his lungs in January, last may he had a lump on the side of his neck and a prolonged sore throat and he got diagnosed, in January my wisdom teeth got infected and the lymph node under my left jaw became hard and even after removal of the teeth and healing it never went away. I went for blood tests and an ultrasound scan and it came back normal this was over 4 months where I was completely freaking out anxiety so bad I couldn’t do anything, the ultrasound coming back fine gave me a lot of pace of mind and I started therapy for grief and health anxiety as I’ve lost both my parents in the last 4 years at 23 so there’s been a lot going on stress wise for me. I’ve been getting persistent sore throats and illnesses since and I am currently sick and another lymph node has come up hard on the same side as well as ear pain in that side body aches and breathlessness (although I don’t know if this is anxiety related) I’ve had another blood test that is normal but I can’t shake the constant cancer anxiety and just wondered if anyone else had had similar problems and got any answers for what it could be. I’ve been to the doctors so much I just think they fob me off as an overly anxious person but it really feels like there’s something wrong. 

  • Stress can cause so many health probs. You have lost both of parents in the 4 yrs at the age of 23 that is a lot to go through. I suggest you ring Samaritans at time of the day free on 116 123 they are there for anyone with problems (Past or Present.) 

  • Thank you! I have spoke to the Samaritans there lovely! The anxiety persists unfortunately even through CBT 

  • Good I am glad you used them, I have been using ever since I was diagnosed (Over a year a go now.) They sometimes take a while to answer, but I really feel listened to by the Samaritans. The only problem is sometimes you don't feel like explaining everything over and over again? As someone different answers each time. And they do not keep details of your calls, you can cry all you want to with them Maisx. I am seeing a  person centred Psychiatrist because cancer does tend to bring up past problems, and I feel makes you feel so alone Maisx? Keep in touch on here please, although I don't come on much. x