Advice on ultrasound for lymphoma

Hi, thanks for reading. I went for a guided biopsy for lymphoma yesterday following a short stay in hospital. I have a small swollen node in my neck, which I've had for a few months, an achey pain in my chest and around my back (similar to a pulled muscle pain) elevated liver enzymes, low grade fever for 4 weeks and hot flushes at night. I've felt absolutely exhausted/extreme tiredness the best part of a year.

A doctor at the hospital has told me it is possible I have lymphoma.

During the guided ultrasound yesterday, the radiologist told me that the node looks perfectly normal and that she wouldn't do the biopsy.

I'm waiting for a call from the doctor advising me what happens next. Obviously I'm pleased she felt that node wasn't suspicious, and I'm not looking for a diagnosis with this post, however I can't shake off the feeling something is wrong.

Has anything happened to anyone similar? Did you have a prolonged fever when you were diagnosed with lymphoma, or an ultrasound that looked ok?

FYI glandular fever, which they had hoped it was has been ruled out.

Thanks for reading x

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  • I have just been reading your posting, my husband as got exactly the same as you . he had a chest infection most of last year and was always really cold, night sweats and developed a lump under is arm pit . he had blood test and everything came back clear. he started to get tummy pains and always felt full , after lots more tests he was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma.  he was put on watch and wait and they monitored him every 10 weeks.  but this last check up showed his lymph nodes have grown significantly and some are now 4cm so he will have to start chemotherapy next week.  apparently that's the only way to shrink them back to normal size and stop the symptoms.  the nurse keeps telling us once the treatment is finished he will feel lots better.  I hope this helps you. 

     

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  • I have just been reading your posting, my husband as got exactly the same as you . he had a chest infection most of last year and was always really cold, night sweats and developed a lump under is arm pit . he had blood test and everything came back clear. he started to get tummy pains and always felt full , after lots more tests he was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma.  he was put on watch and wait and they monitored him every 10 weeks.  but this last check up showed his lymph nodes have grown significantly and some are now 4cm so he will have to start chemotherapy next week.  apparently that's the only way to shrink them back to normal size and stop the symptoms.  the nurse keeps telling us once the treatment is finished he will feel lots better.  I hope this helps you. 

     

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  • I wish your husband well with his treatment! Can I ask if he suffered fevers aswell? I am ALWAYS cold, to the point that I constantly have goosepimples all over my arms! This is new to me in the last 3 months when my fevers and chills started.

    Riverdale the fact you have had your lymph node ultrasounded and a CT scan I really feel like lymphoma is very unlikely for you. Obviously I am not a doctor but hematology have also reviewed your case and arent concerned too which is good. I do hope this gives you some reassurance. 

  • Hi PG thanks for sharing your story. 

    I hope your husband is responding well to the chemo and you're both ok.

     

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  • Hi Riverdale, 

     

    I know your posts are from last year and I hope you are ok! I just want to ask what did the doctors diagnose you with at the end of all this? My partner has identical symptoms to you and we are very worried, he has had an ultrasound, they said it looked fine, but he an enlarged lymph and is being referred to ENT. 
     

    xx

  • Hi did you ever get a diagnosis? I'm going through a frustrating time at the moment myself as I'm 28 years old and worried I have lymphoma and been back and forth to the doctors! I have a large hard lymph node in my neck, and elevated liver bilirubin level when I had my bloods done! Recently had a ultra sound and said everything looked 'normal'... but I'm suffering with tiredness and just don't feel right, pushing my dr to refer me to ENT or specialist but said as my bloods and ultrasound are normal they don't see an urgency! 

  • Hi Girliegirl92, hope you're doing well. I was just wondering what happened since you saw your GP the last time you posted? Did they look into your lump further or were you ignored? I'm in the same boat, 28 yr old female with a lump on my neck that has been there for over 4-5 months. GP referred me to have an ultrasound but was told there was a 8-10 week wait due to the backlog. I've decided to go get a private one tomorrow (only booked it today). I'm hoping that even if it looks normal on the ultrasound that he could still suggest I get a biopsy done to clear things out. I'm glad your ultrasound came clear though!