Swollen lymph nodes in neck

 

Hey all!

So I discovered a couple of swollen lymph nodes in my neck 7 weeks ago and went to see my GP straight away. He had a feel and said they were probably due to an infection or one I'm about to have and to come back in around 4 weeks if they are still there.

4 weeks later they were still there and I hadn't had any kind of infection, so had some blood tests which were fine. Then I went for an Ultrasound, where he found 4 enlarged lymph nodes in the neck of an abnormal structure, the largest being 18mm, I can still only feel two, they recommended an ENT opinion.

As a result of ENT referral, I had a MRI yesterday and have a FNA biopsy on Thursday, just not sure what to think.

I have no other symptons and feel as normal as ever, has anyone had a similar experience? All the wait is so hard!

  • Ah hi Sam,

    that's really good news, bet you feel so relieved. I had a bit of a blow to the whole thing yesterday. My CT scan shown enlarged nodes in my chest too so all consistent with Lymphoma. 

    i have my positive pants on thinking this is still going to be ok, until the biopsy they can't say for definite. They have referred me already for a haematology appointment tomorrow over the phone which made me think they already know but they said regardless of the outcome I'll see them anyway. 

    want this all done and out the way so I can finally enjoy Christmas with my babies xx

     

  • Hey Jen,

    Remember the biopsy is the only thing which can diagnose Lymphoma for sure, so try not to worry about CT Scans and Ultrasounds at this point.

    I hope tomorrow goes well for you, will be thinking of you. x

  • Hi everyone,

    how long did it take from going to ur doctors to getting a appointment at the hospital as I have been waiting over 4 weeks now for endocrinologist and swollen thyroid gland found nodules by ultrasound scan at doctors just seems to be taking ages plus had a swelling come up near collarbone now that I can see but feels like mine r not just up there as I keep getting strange feeling side of breast under arm and groin area can't stop worrying . Glands have been up for about 3 months now too.

    sam