Enlarged Lymph Node

Looking for some advise regarding a recent MRI test for my neck which showed an enlarged lymph node. I had my doctor call me a 2 days ago to tell me they spotted this and how she wanted me to have an urgent blood test and ultrasound done. They hounded me the next day and made me rush off to get the blood test done to which the results were back a 8 hours later! Since then no doctor has discussed my results with me as they are fully booked but receptionist said they seem to be fine. 
But being my anxious self this has just made me worry more thinking as it's not an infection it must be something more serious. The fact that it showed up in my MRI scan is concerning me even more. I've been told I need to relax as if something was serious it would have shown up in my blood test and docs would have contacted me by now but I can't help but panic  

Has anyone experienced this testing process before? How long before I get my urgent ultrasound done? How does one keep calm in the meantime and not worry? I can't keep breaking down at work 

  • Hi, I don't have any helpful info unfortunately but just wanted to join the thread as I've found multiple lumps in my neck and waiting on my ultrasound after christmas. My bloods came back fine but I'm going crazy, can't stop crying. Good luck with your own tests xx

  • I'm so sorry to hear your going through this Becca I can't stop crying either. I hope they are able to get your ultrasound done ASAP. Good luck also x

  • Hi, I  have no advice as I  am going through very similar to you.  I just wanted you to know that you're not alone and it's ok to cry.  Not knowing is the worst isn't it and this is the last thing we need after the 2020 we've had.  I was told earlier that 9 out of 10 tested for suspicious lumps etc are non cancerous,  nice to know but doesn't stop the worrying,  we're only human.   Good luck, here's to being one of the 9.

  • Thank you for your reply and I'm so sorry to hear your going through something similar. I'm trying to keep it together as I'm just making myself sick with worry. I'm hoping dr will speak to me on Monday and shed some light on blood test results. I got a message today to say my ultrasound has been booked in for Boxing Day.
     

    Good luck to you too and I hope your not kept waiting too long for your results.