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non-reactive lymph node

liana90
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hi,

I have had an US which showed 4 non-reactive, swollen lympth nodes in my neck. There was no infection and so I need further investigation.

I have also had blood tests which showed low red blood cells, low haematrocit and just within the limit for platelets (400).

I am seeing a ENT surgeon on Thursday and then likely to go for a biopsy. I've been having nose bleeds and night sweats and i'm very worried about what's wrong. 

Has anyone else had similar blood results along with swollen lymph nodes and have any clues/idea to what could be the issue? Should I be worried?

 

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    Hello liana90, 

    I just wanted to drop by and ask how did the appointment with the ENT surgeon go on Thursday? Are you going to need to have a biopsy? 

    I am sorry to hear about these symptoms which I can imagine must have been rather stressful for you to deal with. I hope the nose bleeds and night sweats have improved a little.

    Hopefully you will hear from others here who have had similar blood test results along with swollen lymph nodes. Try not to worry too much though if you can before you find out more. I know it is really hard not to feel anxious and I hope you get some proper answers very soon as to what may be causing this. 

    I think as another member suggested on your other thread, if you wanted to talk things through with our nurses don't hesitate to give them a call on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hi Lucie,

    I saw the surgeon and the lumps have doubled in size since my last visit. I am going to have a biopsy next Thursday.

    They are giving me no clues on what it could be, obviously I know what they are looking for as I was put on the 'two week wait suspected cancer' list. I just wondered if there's any less worrying things that it could be to put my mind at ease a bit?

    Thanks,

    Liana

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