Lump/s Above collar bone (right side)

Hi all! So 4 weeks ago today whilst at work I noticed a lump above my collar bone the size of a grape. I had no signs of illness prior to this. Contacted the doctor immediately who prescribed me antibiotics and booked me in for a blood test the next day! The results all came back normal so he told me to wait 3 weeks and if it hadn't gone down to call back and they would send me for scans etc. The lump is still the same size but now I also have a smaller one next to it (the size of a pea) one harder than the other but they both move around! The antibiotics did nothing but make me feel unwell! Had dizziness, nausea and I just generally felt under the weather! I'm only 26 and a mother to a 7 year old little girl. I'm petrified that this is going to be something bad, especially as it doesn't seem to be going anywhere! I have to wait for an appointment for a scan and X-ray but the anxiety is getting the better of me! All the information I've found regarding lumps on the collar bone seem to indicate something serious. Guess I would just like some reassurance and was wondering if anybody has had the same that has turned out to be ok in the end? Hope to hear back from somebody soon! Xx

  • Hello Confusedandscared, 

    I just wanted to welcome you to our forum. I hope you won't have to wait too long for your scan and X-ray appointment. I can imagine it must be a very stressful time for you while waiting to find out more about this lump on your collarbone.

    I know it is really hard but try not to worry too much or anticipate what it might be. The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. 

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi! Thank you for your reply! I had an X-ray which revealed a mass in my right lung and enlarged lymph nodes around my heart and lungs. I then had a ct scan where the specialist told me he thinks I either have lymphoma or sarcoidosis. I'm awaiting a biopsy but in the mean time has a ultrasound on the lymph nodes on my collar bone and was told 2 are suspicious? Unsure of what that even means so it's still a waiting game. Petrified to say the least but I would just like a diagnosis now so I know where I stand and where I go next