Hi Charlotte, I know the feeling of panicking. I have the same problem a raised hard lymph node on the left hand side of my neck and also other Lymph nodes that are raised. I was referred to the haematology unit and the doctor said I would need a CT scan, my results came back and I was advised I would need a biopsy of the area as there was more than 1 node enlarged. I’ve been going out of my mind waiting for the results, literally thinking the worst. I had my results yesterday and he said it was a reactive node, in other words not cancerous, just reacting to something happening within the body my throat is often sore and have postnasal drip which could be the cause. Been referred to ENT, so please don’t panic as more often than not it’s just a reactive node. My bloods too also came back normal so hopefully a good sign for you xx 

hello

just thought I’d post as I have had something similar. I have a l lump on my neck and a smaller softer one a little bit lower. I have had glands up before on my neck and was told the last time to wait 6 weeks to see if they went down. I therefore waited 6 weeks before I went to the doctor and she arranged bloods and ultrasound.  My bloods came back fine. I have waited 6 weeks for the ultrasound and have been really worried but finally went today and was told it was a reactive gland and she could see two others. She stated sometimes they can be reacting to an infection and can take years to go back down.

hope that makes you feel a bit better and good luck for Tom. 

Hi Ramsey,

Welcome to the forum. I am sorry to hear about the weeks of anguish you've had waiting for the results of your Ultrasound. However, it's great to hear that all as turned out well in the end and to discover that it's only a reactive node.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Charlotte,

I just want to wish you all the best with your ultrasound tomorrow. Don't forget to ask when you will get the results before you leave tomorrow. It can be quite a worry waiting if you don't know wnen it's due.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hello all, 

thanks for sharing stories and positive outcomes. 

So I have just finished my ultrasound scan with the doctor, I did have a chat with him beforehand and mentioned the problems I’ve been having, he had a good look at my neck on all sides and underneath, however when I asked at the end if everything looked ok, he said that he had to take a closer look at the images and my doctor will be in contact within 2 weeks.

now it’s a waiting game, praying it’s something of nothing. 

I will update again shortly xxx

P.s. I just wanted to add, everyone always mentions they have sore throats etc in these cases which would be quite reassuring to me however I haven’t got a sore throat and I have had my tonsils taken out when I was younger so rarely get infections of the throat which is therefore why I’m also worrying a bit more trying to stay positive but feeling a bit drained. Hope everyone else is well.xx

Hi charlotte 

i didn’t have any sore throat or any sign of an infection and I also have had my tonsils removed. 

I also had night sweats so I was very worried but turned out to be nothing so fingers crossed it’s the same for you

Hi Charlotte,

I’m glad to hear that your ultrasound went well today and that you are now waiting for results. Did they tell you when these might be ready, or are you waiting on a phone call?

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Charlotte,

I’m glad to hear that your ultrasound went well today and that you are now waiting for results. Did they tell you when these might be ready, or are you waiting on a phone call?

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx