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Biopsy on lump above left collar bone

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Hi all, 

I discovered a lump above my left collar bone roughly about 6 weeks ago which appeared from nowhere. Since that time I have had an ultrasound and nasal endoscopy (all clear). The doctor however did want to have a Biopsy carried out to make sure it's nothing nasty. He did say to me that it's usually from an infection but regardless, I always assume the worst. 

Prior to this I did have quite a nasty stomach infection that left me with nausea and acid reflux for many months,  of which I had to have an endoscopy (all clear). Not sure if this is related or not.

I am set to have the biopsy carried out tomorrow morning, which is only 3 days after I saw ENT for the nasal endoscopy. I am nervous as this biopsy has been scheduled so quick. Should I be worried?

I just wanted to hear about people's experiences with this type of biopsy, as I'm not sure what to expect. Also if you don't mind me asking where people's results just an infection? As he has already said mine is more thank likely a swollen lymph node.

Sorry if this post offends anyone as I know I have not been diagnosed with cancer. It could be nothing, but I just wanted to vent as I don't feel I have many people to talk to this about. 

Thanks :)

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    Hi

    so I will preface this by saying that a neck lump that I had DID turn out to be a cancerous swollen lymph node. But don't panic - my story is not your story

    as far as the status of your swollen node please try not to worry. The truth of the matter is, it's impossible for a professional to tell the status of that lump without the biopsy, so in truth, telling you it's likely to be anything is only but a guess. But the dr will have an indication based on other symptoms you may be presenting.

     

    swollen lymph nodes are, definitely more likely to be a response to an infection in the body, and not cancer. Lymph nodes pop up all the time, sometimes for not much reason at all

     

    all the best with the biopsy

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    so I will preface this by saying that a neck lump that I had DID turn out to be a cancerous swollen lymph node. But don't panic - my story is not your story

    as far as the status of your swollen node please try not to worry. The truth of the matter is, it's impossible for a professional to tell the status of that lump without the biopsy, so in truth, telling you it's likely to be anything is only but a guess. But the dr will have an indication based on other symptoms you may be presenting.

     

    swollen lymph nodes are, definitely more likely to be a response to an infection in the body, and not cancer. Lymph nodes pop up all the time, sometimes for not much reason at all

     

    all the best with the biopsy

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