Leukemia/Lymphoma

Hi everyone, this is my first time on here and I’m really hoping just to hear other people’s stories and reassurance. Just a bit of info about me - I’m 16 with several anxiety/ocd disorders, hypochondria being one of them. I’m having frequent panic attacks about Leukemia and Lymphoma  

Last month I felt pain in my left underarm and chest along with constant headaches for about two weeks so I went to the gp for an emergency appointment due to it being chest pain. The doc looked at and felt my armpit for about 10 seconds and told me it was a lymph node infection. For a day or two I was relieved until I did some googling. Obviously when you search swollen lymph nodes the first thing which comes up is lymphoma/Leukemia so I started to panic. The pain in my arm and chest has gone as well as the head aches due to antibiotics but since then I have had other symptoms. 

I now have a small, swollen, squishy lymph node behind each ear which causes no pain. I have started wheezing without a cough for almost two weeks amd I have a possible rash on my arm. I have a blood test in two days and I have basically diagnosed myself with the worst forms of Leukemia. I have an amazing girlfriend and family who I’m worried about losing because I see a future with my partner and it breaks my heart to think of this being ruined. 

If anyone could help me out, I would greatly appreciate it.  

  • Hi Sophiestew :) 

    Dont panic because theres a lot of possible reasons for swollen lymph nodes. You should stop consulting dr google because it will only add stress and anxiety.  Ive been there.  Last march I had swollen nodes on my left jaw (submandibular gland) and googling my symptoms became my addiction and I cant stop thinking of the worst like leukemia,  lymphoma and other head/neck carcinomas.  Im so worried and scared to death. At first I had FNAB but the result was inconclusive. Then second was ultrasound. the diagnosis is branchial cleft cyst.  I undergo surgery to remove the mass. Waited for almost 2weeks for excision biopsy result and ended up with TB on lymph node.  Its a relief knowing that I have no cancer even though I need to undergo 6months medication to kill the tb bacteria.  Ive been through a lot for the past 2months and its the worst days/weeks/months of my life I swear.  waiting for test results feels like years and I will not ask for it to happen even with my worst enemy. I wish you goodluck on your case and dont stress yourself too much ..I know its easier said than done ^o^ Most of the time swollen nodes is due to infection and not C. God bless you