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Needle Biopsy - lymph nodes in neck

rachelflorence
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Hello, I have a biopsy scheduled for Monday morning. The cat scan with contrast results state that I have 6,  3.5 cms lymph glands on the right side of my neck.

Should I be worried? I'm not the best with needles. Will I be able to go back to work the next day?

I just hope Monday comes and goes really quickly. All I seem to be doing is wishing my life away, as I go from test to test. 

It will be a massive relief one way or another to know what is wrong or if something is wrong. 

 

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    Hi, I’ve had a few of these biopsies, you shouldn’t feel anything after they numb you, it’s over in ten minutes. You will be absolutely fine to go back to work. Just close your eyes and don’t watch the needle go into node like I did the last time. 

    Good luck on Monday hope it goes ok for you. 

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    Hi, I’ve had a few of these biopsies, you shouldn’t feel anything after they numb you, it’s over in ten minutes. You will be absolutely fine to go back to work. Just close your eyes and don’t watch the needle go into node like I did the last time. 

    Good luck on Monday hope it goes ok for you. 

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