Anxious about Ultrasound on swollen lymph nodes

Hello Everyone!

 

Here is my story so far. Around 3 months ago I noticed a swollen lymph node on the right side on my neck, I phoned my doctors who told me to wait 3 weeks to see if it is still there and if it is to call back. 3 weeks passed and it was still there so I called again and they asked me to come in. I saw a nurse who had a feel and said it didn't seem like anything to worry about but to come back in 4 weeks if it is still there. So I waited another 4 weeks and phoned back as it hasn't disappeared. I saw a different nurse this time and she seemed more worried than the last one. She immediately commented on how unwell I looked. She checked me over, felt my glands and said that my body is definitely trying to fight something. I asked her if she thought it could be something serious like cancer and her response was 'I wouldn't hedge my bets' and 'just try to stay calm' and then  ordered some bloods to be done. Yesterday I spoke to a doctor on the phone who checked my blood results and said she was happy with them and they came back all clear but wanted me to have an ultrasound to be on the safe side and for some peace of mind for me. 

 

I suppose I am looking for a bit of advice and some success stories to help me stay calm while I wait for my Ultrasound appointment.

 

Thanks for reading.

  • Hi Christina1992,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I can understand your worries about this and it's never easy when there is this uncertainty. You've done everything right up to this point in terms of getting things checked out and following the doctor's advice. Try to take reassurance from the fact that the doctor is happy with your blood results. It's good that you've been referred for an ultrasound as it shows the doctor is being thorough and it means that you'll hopefully get some peace of mind soon.

    If you can, try to keep busy to keep your mind off things prior to the appointment - and I hope it's not too much longer to wait.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hello christina1992, I was just wandering how you got on with this and a what happened at the US scan? I am in the same position and have my scan this week. Thanks 

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    Hi bbb373,

    Welcome to our forum. I hope that all goes well with your ultrasound this week and, that nothing untoward is found.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx