Swollen lymph nodes in neck - waiting for a scan

Hi,

Just after a little bit if advice. I noticed a small lump in my neck (left side above ny collarbone) back in February time. I left if for a few weeks to see if it would go away on its own. I have not been unwell so did not think much of it. At the start of April i rang my GP who said to monitor it. By July it had not disappeared so i had an appointment at my doctors. They confirmed it was swelling in my lymph node and i have an ultrasound booked for the 7th August. I have googled and terrifyed myself in the process. I have not had any other symptoms but since my GP appointment have been feeling achy and run down (although this maybe stress). 

After the appointment how long am I likely to wait for the results. I am driving myself sick with worry. 

Any advice would be appreciated. 

  • I had an ultrasound scan last week as I had found a lump in my armpit, they told me there and then that it was just a swollen lymph node and nothing to worry about. However I'm still worried sick as I have no known reason for it to be swollen, I've also got pain in other areas of my body where lymph nodes are so I'm making an appointment to go back and see my gp.

     

    Hopefully they will tell you there and then if there is anything or they might want to do a biopsy. 
     

  • Hi,

     

    Thank you for your reply. Hopefully they will be able to tell me at my appointment. The wait is sometimes so stressful! In the mean time i am going to make sure i stay well away from google. It has only given me massive anxiety. 

     

    I hope everything goes well with you and you stay healthy. 

  • I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you!
    The wait is awful and so worrying, I had convinced myself I had breast cancer due to family history and when they said it was just a swollen lymph node I felt so much relief but then I done the worst thing and googled my symptoms as I had no idea what could cause random swelling of lymph nodes and of course everything came back saying cancer so I'm staying away from it now! 
    Hope everything goes well for you x

  • Thank you

     

    Same to you. I have everything crossed and you will be im my thoughts that you remain safe and healthy. 
     

    Please feel free (only if you would like to) to keep me updated with how you get on with everything. 
     

    In the mean time lets AVOID google!!!