Hello everyone
I'm a 25 year old female. For the last 6 weeks I have had a swollen lymph node under my right arm. It felt like a huge bruised golf ball.
My doctor prescribed me strong antibiotics, which didn't do anything, and I've had repeated blood tests which have shown anaemia and elevated esr.
I went to A&E as the chest pain associated with the lymph node became too uncomfortable but they sent me home saying I was wasting hospital time. The next day I was sent a letter to see a haemotologist under an urgent referall. There was a cancer leaflet enclosed.
Understandbly, I was angry at the A&E doctor and to recieve this letter really gave me the frighteners.
Since then I've had a chest x Ray which needs to be repeated in 6 weeks, my doctor is giving me more antibiotics as she said the x Ray showed what she thinks is infection, however, I need to keep my appointment for the specialist.
Its only a few days away now, and I'm quite scared about going. I don't know what to expect when I get there.
The bruising sensation has calmed down however the swelling still remains and I still have trouble wearing a bra due to it.
Has anyone else had this same problem? What was your outcome?
Thank you
