Hello, I hope you and others who have posted on here have been given good result and you are all keeping healthy.  My own daughter had been experiencing swollen lymph nodes in her neck and armpit.  She went to the doctors today (unfortunately she wanted to go by herself as she has recently turned 18). She is also going to get an ultrasound soon and blood tests done.  They did intimate there was probably nothing to worry about, but I am worried sick although my daughter is putting on a brave face xx

Hello, I hope you and others who have posted on here have been given good result and you are all keeping healthy.  My own daughter had been experiencing swollen lymph nodes in her neck and armpit.  She went to the doctors today (unfortunately she wanted to go by herself as she has recently turned 18). She is also going to get an ultrasound soon and blood tests done.  They did intimate there was probably nothing to worry about, but I am worried sick although my daughter is putting on a brave face xx

Hi Maz,

Thanks for your message. I can completely understand why you would be worried! I have been fine since my post and all of my tests came back normal. My lymph nodes in neck and armpit are still swollen and have been like so for about a year. I do think swollen lymph nodes are fairly common and can have benign explanations. Interestingly also since my post, my partner and I confirmed that we had Covid in March 2020 which was around the same time my lymph nodes became swollen. I was totally asymptotic and didn't think at the time that could have contributed, but in retrospect the timing is interesting. I hope that helps!! Good luck with everything. 

Thank you so much for replying.

I am so pleased that you had good news.  I'm also glad that both you & your partner managed to beat covid, it must have been a very worrying time for you both.

I have found your comments very reassuring.

I will keep you posted if that's ok.

M xx

Hi guys. Just been reading through some of these comments. My 20 year old daughter had been getting swollen Lymph nodes in her neck for about 8 months. She has been given various antibiotics and it disappears for a month but then comes back. She saw an out of hours Dr on Friday who asked if there is cancer in the family and told her she needs an ultrasound. I'm absolutely petrified as is she. So now it's a waiting game until we have that but I'm struggling with it. Thank you for reading 

Amanda x

Hi Amanda.

After a series of blood tests, seeing an ears, nose, throat specialist and having an ultrasound, Jess's results were confirmed as being non suspicious, but still do not know what was causing the problem.

I really hope your own daughter gets good news.

I agree, the wait caused a number of sleepless nights 

Thinking of you.

M x

Hi, can someone advise I’ve had a cough for months and a feeling something is obstructing my throat my fatigue has become horrendous in the last few weeks. Noticed a swelling on my neck before the cough but never thought anything of it

fasf forward numerous lung tests x rays anti biotics etc 3rd October I had a camera down my throat all looked ok ENT doctor felt my neck and said I have a swelling I need an ultra sound had my ultra sound done 1 week ago and he said I have some quite large lymph nodes measured them and said I’ll need another to re measure in a few months … however I’ve just recieved another appointment with my ENt doctor will this be a follow up? I was expecting another ultrasound ? anyone had a previous or similar process ? Thanks 

Hi Jadeb91 and welcome to the forum.

I'm sorry to hear about your symptoms, this must be a rather scary and worrying time.

I noticed you have made your post in response to Maz1970. They haven't been on the forum in quite some time while and this discussion hasn't been active in over 3 years so you may not get a reply.

I really hope that won't be the case but if you don't hear back from Maz1970, it might be worth starting your own discussion or posting on more recent discussions you find out about this topic on the forum as it will increase your chances of getting a reply.

If you'd like to discuss your situation further with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very easy to talk to and will do all they can to answer your questions and your put your mind at ease about what's to come.

We're thinking of you Jadeb91 and wishing you all the best with your next ENT appointment.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator