I need to put my mind at ease

A couple weeks back I called my gp and had an appointment over the phone about a swollen lymph node in my neck that sometimes gets sore and it's swollen quite abit but she said that it was normal for a gland to be more prominent as you can feel them more sometimes but I feel Liek it's something more sinister and I'm just really worried and I keep thinking of the worst possible outcomes for myself... it's around the top area of my neck and I can't seem to get the worry out of my mind along with other health issues but I'm too scared to go to hospital because of the outcome and with everything going on with the virus...

  • Hello Clo.xo, 

    I'm sorry to hear you're feeling so worried at the moment.  I see from your post that you have spoken to your doctor and have been told that there is no evidence that there is anything to worry about. If you feel you need reassurance, you could also ask to speak to a different doctor just to get a second opinion on this. When you are anxious it can be tempting to look for answers on an online forum, but this can end up increasing anxiety rather than making you feel better. 

    Our community is run by Cancer Research UK for those affected by cancer to give and receive support to others in the same situation Cancer Chat is not the right place for you to continue posting as it is only fuelling your fears. However, we do acknowledge that you are dealing with very real symptoms and have severe health anxiety issues which do need addressing.

    Rather than continuing to post here, I would suggest you now look into seeking further help to deal with your anxiety. The NHS have some helpful information about health anxiety here 

    You might also find it helpful to contact the helpline provided by the charity No Panic or talk to others on a more appropriate forum such as Anxiety UK

    We do hope you get the help you need. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator