Hi Rach,

Telemando has given you some good advice and I hope that this has helped to set your mind to rest. I am not a doctor either, but there are so many simple reasons for taking bloods that there is nothing to worry about. Your nodes can react to any minor infection and this may be all that is happening at the moment.

They can gradually subside again or they may sometimes remain swollen, but this doesn't always mean that they are cancerous. Most of us jump to the worst case scenario whe faced with something that could be cancerous. Fortunately, this seldom turns out to be the case.

Mention the lump in your armpit when you see your GP again on Monday, as you might as well kill two birds with the one stone and, get them both investigated at the same time.

I hope that all turns out well for you and that there is a simple explanation for your swellings.

Do please let us know how you get on and, remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

i’ve been reading this for days. I’ve had a lump in my left side of neck since may 2018 its golf ball size niw. Had mri which showed it ct on chest which was clear fine needle biopsy was inconclusive so was sent for a core biopsy. Results next wednesday 10th april. Worried sick as doc said it could be a red herron but could be lymphoma and looking at lump this is serious. But trying to stay positive with a 10yr and 4yr old. Been signed off till results next week. Reafing all your comments though does settle my thoughts a little. I keep looking on here and nhs website. 

Sorry you are going through this too, hope it is just a red Herron for you and nothing serious. 

I feel your pain, I have two children (6 and 1) and the one year old is completely realiant on me and still breastfed to sleep, he won’t let his dad near him at bed time! I’m so sad this may stop our journey and it will upset him and me so much having to forcefully stop feeding before any treatment.

i had a biopsy yesterday on my 2cm thyroid module yesterday (classed as u4 up to now), results next Monday.

will keep you in my thoughts please give us an update I’d you are able to xx

Hi everyone, 

I was just beginning to feel some relief regarding my collar bone swelling when I got a call from the Dr's saying my GP has received the detailed results of the scan and would like to see me. The appt is not until April 30th so I assume it isn't urgent but the practice is very busy. I've never been asked to go in before as "normal" test results have always been given over the phone. The swelling is still there and although it doesn't cause pain in itself I am still suffering daily neck pain on the right side (the same side as the swelling) and also increasing occurrences of voice hoarseness (no pain) and some intermittent pain in my right ear. Is this likely to be related? I am only 35 but between these worries and some new gastric issues I've been experiencing I feel more like 50!

For the people with children I really relate to that, my worries over my own health the first concern is always how a serious diagnosis would affect my 4 children. I have 3 girls who are 15, 13 and 12 and a little boy who is 4. 

Best of luck to everyone still awaiting results x

Hi Nicci,

A very warm welcome to our community.

I see that you are at the stressful time of waiting on biopsy results. We all find this one of the worst times of our cancer journeys.

It is particularly worrying when you have a young family and it is difficult to stay positive. I am glad to see that your research is being restricted to reputable sites. Stay away from 'Dr Google' if you can.

I do hope that your results are not as dire as you seem to be expecting and, that you can go ahead with planning your August wedding without having the shadow of cancer hanging over you.

Do please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Charrrhx,

I'm glad to see that you have had your biopsy now and are waiting for the results. I hope that all goes well for you next Monday and that treatment will be straightforward too.

I breastfed both of my children and feel for you if you have to give up to have treatment. Still, all things considered,  it's a small price to pay if it means that you will be able to remain with the family for so much longer.

Don't forget to keep us updated with your results.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Littleoldme,

If your appointment with your GP is not until 30th April, I too would assume that it is nothing urgent.  I am not a doctor, but would possibly expect it to be something ike an arthritic nodule. Without medical knowledge, I cannot answer your question about any relationship between your other symptoms.

I totally agree that having a young family to worry about always magnifies worries like this, but I hope that it is good news on 30th.

Don't forget to keep us updated. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi all. 

Sorry to butt in, but I have been reading this thread and it seems extremely supportive/reassuring. 

I am a 25 year old female, and have been suffering with problems lately in terms of abdo pain and irregular bowel movements (constipation mostly). I also have groin pain that hasn’t went away, despite receiving lots of meds for the bowel issues. 

Abour a year ago I noticed a small swelling on my neck, it wasn’t painful or tender so I have been blissfully ignoring it. In the shower last week I then felt that it has grown. It used to be a small bump and it’s now quite significant. You can see it when I swallow (it looks like a bulge on the R side of my neck) I went to the doctor about it and she said nothing reassuring (which I always hope for) and requested an ultrasound. She said I should be seen in 2 weeks, but I heard nothing from the hospital so I called my doctor and it’s been put down as a “non-urgent” referral. It initially reassured me, but the dr advising me I needed to be seen as she “couldn’t figure out what the mass/swelling could be caused by” has sent me in to a panic. I would rather hear one way or another what the doctor was suspecting and I left feeling more confused.

i am needing to sleep sitting up over the last few weeks as I am now feeling extremely breathless when lying down, pain under right rib (feels like lung pain?) and the bottom of my head at the back is constantly achey. 

I can barely make it through work without napping - but that may be because of the disturbed sleeps I’m having at night. 

Feeling pretty miserable and scared. I don’t want to confide in my family as I know I’m probably worrying over nothing, but the fear of the unknown and the waiting is just awful. 

Thanks for reading - any reassurance is much welcomed!! Haha :) x

Hi Scotland,

A very warm welcome to our community.

Can you find out from your GP who or what department she referred you to? You could then phone the department or consultant's secretary and ask where you are on the waiting list.

If there is still a long wait, It might also be worth seeing your GP again and telling her about the breathlessness, the need to sleep sitting up, your achey head, pain under your rib and tiredness and asking for a more urgent referral.

Try not to worry, as there are a number of possible causes these symptoms other than cancer.

I do hope that you get seen soon and find an answer for your problems.

Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx