Lymph nodes

Hi, 

I’ve had 4 hard swollen lymph nodes for just under 2 years now, another one has come up behind my neck and now there starting to be really painful I also get pressure pain in one place in my head on the left side where the new lump is, I have multiple hot flushes during the day especially when I wake up, I have been sick, hardly no sleep,fatigue,nose bleeds, weakness on my left arm. I’ve had multiple ENT appointments and they are seeing me every six months, I’ve got another urgent scan in a week because of the pain with blood tests tonight. I don’t know what to think of all of this because I’m only 18? Does anyone know if this pain in the left bottom side of my head just above the new lump is anything to do with the lymph nodes? 

  • Hello Erinmelissa18, 

    I can appreciate that it must be worrying for you if you don’t feel that your problems are being diagnosed properly.  Unfortunately, we cannot help you get a diagnosis.  Only a doctor can diagnose you.  If you feel worried about this pain in the left bottom side of your head and about this new lump, it might be worth going back to your GP and getting examined or asking for a second opinion.  You can find out more about this here

    I hope your scan goes well next week and that you get some answers soon. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator