Toddler-lump in neck

My 2 year old had a large lump appear on his neck with no other symptoms. It appeared withing s few hours and has now been there around 8 weeks.

He has had 2 blood tests, 4 weeks apart, which showed low white blood cells and lymphocytes (sp?)

He then had an ultrasound which showed basically all his neck lymp nodes are swollen but one being excessively swollen but it did not look classically like a cancerous lump so a repeat was ordered for 3 months time.

In this time (the 8 weeks) here has been no "illness".

Historically though he has a hard time shifting illness (but he is 2 and at nursery so i know this isnt a cause for alarm alone), complained of tummy pain with no real cause, is complaining of knee pain with no known injury, says the neck lump hurts.

I have now been told we have been referred to paeds so I can talk through my concerns bbutI just dont know what im supposed to do to advocate for him so that nothing is missed without forcing unnecessary test etc.

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  • Hello Chelbie and welcome to the Cancer Chat forum.

    I'm really sorry to hear about the lump that's appeared on your son's neck, and for the stress and worry this is understandably causing.

    I hope an appointment with paeds comes through for you soon but if it would help to have a chat about this with one of our nurses, you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040. Their helpline is open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they will do all they can to answer your questions and ease your mind whilst you wait.

    This time of uncertainty really is one of the hardest parts of this process, but I hope our guide on how to cope with the wait will help to steady your nerves until you know more.

    We're sending you all our strength and support Chelbie, and will have fingers crossed your little one will be o.k.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hello Chelbie and welcome to the Cancer Chat forum.

    I'm really sorry to hear about the lump that's appeared on your son's neck, and for the stress and worry this is understandably causing.

    I hope an appointment with paeds comes through for you soon but if it would help to have a chat about this with one of our nurses, you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040. Their helpline is open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they will do all they can to answer your questions and ease your mind whilst you wait.

    This time of uncertainty really is one of the hardest parts of this process, but I hope our guide on how to cope with the wait will help to steady your nerves until you know more.

    We're sending you all our strength and support Chelbie, and will have fingers crossed your little one will be o.k.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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