Hi, 

This is my first time posting here so I would appreciate some help!

I first noticed a lump in my neck (posterior cervical lymph nodes) almost a year ago. I spoke to a doctor who said watch and wait for 6-8 weeks and then he would send me for a scan. I wasnt worried so left it and now nearly a year later I mentioned it to another doctor who has booked in a blood test. It was confirmed that it is a single swollen lymph node. But I have no other symptoms - the doctor was asking about night sweats etc so I know what they were getting at. 

Anyway, Im not too much of a worrier but I am waiting for my blood test in a couple of weeks time so would be interested in others with a similar experience. I am in my mid 20s so Im not freaking out that it may be cancer as I feel it is unlikely. But I wanted to know if anyone has had a similar experience whether that be a cancer diagnosis or otherwise. Did you have other symptoms? Did the lump grow significantly over a year or so and how big was it? What happened after having a blood test? Thanks 

Just to add an update incase anyone comes across this in future as I found old posts reassuring when I was anxious. I had another lump come up next to  the first one so that made me worry. Bloods came back clear and I was given an emergency ultrasound (told there was a 2 week wait, however they told me it would be atleast 3 weeks before it would even be booked in - I called up a couple of days later and was told they could fit me in the following day so definitely worth chasing them up every few days if you dont hear back). Anyway when I went to the ultrasound the man said he would give me results immediately. He was very thorough and said that it is lipoma and the new lump that has appeared is a healthy lymph node. My GP has booked in an appointment on Wednesday to discuss with me but obviously there is nothing to worry about. Hope this helps someone else going through a similar stressful time x