Hi All, 

I too have a swollen Lymph Node at the back (right side) of my neck. It's firm, and causes no pain, but it has been this way for over 10 weeks now. I did the worst thing, and googled my sypmtoms, but after stumbling upon this thread, it's defintiely helped to calm my anxiety. 

I had ear pain for quite some time, so linked it to this, but the lump is still there. I've been to the doctors twice already, who have given me antibiotics, but this hasn't helped. 

I have another appointment this week, so hoping to be refered to an ENT specialist. Hopefully i can get some answers, because the anxiety I feel is too much. 

I need advice  

I’m 16 years old and for the past four/five weeks my lymph nodes on my neck/jaw have been swollen and won’t go away. They have grown a small bit since it started, at first my right lymph node was swollen but now my left one is too. 

im not particularly close to my mum and dad and I can’t tell them anything as they blow everything out of proportion or they laugh in my face and say im faking it. 

I cant go to the doctors to get checked by myself as I’m 16, not a medical card holder(I have to pay like 50/60 Euros to get a blood test) and I need my mum or dad to pay for it as I can’t afford it 

I really don’t know what to do and I’m scared as someone close to my family died from cancer earlier this year 

Hi [@SunshineEm]‍ 

just read your post from March 2018 and was wondering how you are doing these days....

your symptoms were similar to mine so I am just curious if you still have those enlarged lymph nodes on your neck.

Fingers crossed all is well!!!

Hi 

Came a cross this post while I was Googleing ( Doh) I have a swollen lymph node on the left side of my neck that feels hard and doesn't move. Went to the doctors on Monday as my neck has been hurting and my chest like I need to crack them. Doctor told me to go back in 2 weeks to see if they has been any changes as my throat was red. Said I had a viral infection so my blood test would come back a false positive. So after searching the Internet all day Monday and Tuesday I have convinced myself it's cancer. All of Wednesday night was spent crying I have never felt so emotional. Bit of my details I am a 32 old male who is usually healthy I have a wife and child I don't think I can wait two weeks I lost my nana to cancer 12 years ago so that's playing a part on my mind telling me to expect the worse. Reading this forum has eased my mind a little. I will say Google is terrible and it always gives me USA pages thanks for listening 

Hi Tony,

Welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear about your symptoms. If you've spent so much time on the internet you are bound to have convinced yourself that this is cancer. Try to stay away from Dr Google, as it never does you any good. It is never easy to cope when you find something like this and have to wait to see what is happening. We all get very emotional at this stage and tears are never far away.

Having lost your nana to cancer 12 years ago, will also taint your views on this, but the swelling could be due to the infection in your throat. I lost my mum to secondary breast cancer 10 years before I was diagnosed. Since then, I have had 2 bouts of this, but am still here 10 years on. There is just no comparison between the diagnosis, treatment and after care which my mum had and that which I have experienced. If this is anything untoward, I'm sure that you will find the same if you compare what your nana had and what you might need.

If the worst comes to the worst and you are diagnosed, you will find that it gets easier to deal with once you know exactly what you are up against. At present there are just too many unknowns and you will naturally be worrying for your wife and child. Try to keep yourself busy. This will help to pass the time.

Not every swollen lymph node indicates cancer. They often swell with any infection, so here's hoping that this is all due to your throat.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine

Thanks for the reply. I have felt better after getting it off my chest as I try not to talk much about my feelings and worries with the wife trying to protect her if that makes sense. Sorry about your loss the thing with my nana was she totally accepted it and made the most of the time she had left. She had lung cancer and got 6 months to live no treatment available as it was to far gone. This chat support is fantastic it is nice to read stories of how people are coping and deal with it and what works for them. 

Hi Tony,

I am glad to hear that you feel a little better having got this off your chest. I am so sorry to hear about your nana, but glad to hear that she made the most of the time she had left. She must have been one very strong lady!

Yes, this forum is fantastic, as you can say anything here. We've all been through what you are going through and know just how scary this is. It is often useful to talk to others with experience of cancer and to be able to talk to them openly, rather than worrying family any further. Don't forget to let us know how you get on when you go back to your GP.

Kind regards,

Jolamine

Thanks jolamine it has helped a lot just talking as others have said Dr Google has a lot to answer for. I will keep the chat posted about my Dr appointment hope everyone has a nice night. 

Hi Tony,

I look forward to getting your update and wish you well for your return visit.

Kind regards,

Jolamine