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Biopsy on lump above left collar bone

LB26
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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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    Hey can I ask what your outcome was please

  • Offline in reply to elena902407

    Hi Elena,

    Unfortunately the lump was cancerous. I was diagnosed with stage 2 hodgkins lyphoma shortly after the original post.

    Fortunately the cancer was very treatable! I recieved 2 months of ABVD, then a further 4 months of AVD. After the 2nd treatment the pet scan showed no sign of cancer in my body.

    Post chemotherapy I had quarterly blood tests and have recently been discharged in full. I'm happy to say I now feel 100%.

    Peoples situations will differ from person to person, so not every lump found will be cancerous, lymph nodes can swell for a numner of reasons, even a common cold or infection. However, it is always important to be checked over by a doctor. 

    LB

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    Thank you so much for responding!

     

    my mum has a lump, it's hard, feels like part of her bone.. on the end of her collar bone the size of a 10 pence. It's a tiny bit tender to touch and she also has indigestion and feels like something is stuck in her throat.

     

    does that sound similar to you?

     

    did you have any other symptoms?! A rash, fever, weight loss etc?  Was your lump also very solid? 
     

    thank you so much 

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    Thank you so much for responding!

     

    my mum has a lump, it's hard, feels like part of her bone.. on the end of her collar bone the size of a 10 pence. It's a tiny bit tender to touch and she also has indigestion and feels like something is stuck in her throat.

     

    does that sound similar to you?

     

    did you have any other symptoms?! A rash, fever, weight loss etc?  Was your lump also very solid? 
     

    thank you so much 

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