Lump in the neck and groin

I'm scared and I genuinely am thinking the worst. 3-4 months ago I found a lump in my neck and thought nothing of it, fast forward to now I've lost a huge amount of weight, currently only over 6 stone :( I've got a big lump now in my groin. Suffering from fatigue, low iron, night sweats and the massive amount of weight. I've been referred urgently to ent, I'm only 26 and had a baby 6 months ago. My mums sister died of non hodgkins at the age of 22 and I'm convinced I've got something similar. The lumps don't hurt and they don't move, the one in my groin is about 4-5cm

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  • Hi, I know it's almost impossible not to be thinking the worst but try to keep yourself distracted so as not to think about it before you see your doctor and find out the diagnosis. Focus on your baby and the things that make you happy. Knowing that your mum's sister died of lymphoma must make things harder but those were different times and thankfully there are now so many more treatments. It's scary and corona time isn't helping but try to keep positive as much as you can. Sending love, good thoughts and prayers.

  • I'm trying my best but it's so hard! I feel awful, hopefully I won't have to wait too long for my appointment to come through. Thank you so much! 

  • No worries, I'm more than happy to have a chat. I'm sure you're trying your best and that's amazing. The rest is unfortunately not under your control. I'm still 22 but I think having a baby must be one of the best things in life so enjoy your time with him/her! And in terms of your appointment, it will definitely be in less than 2 weeks, fingers crossed even earlier! 

  • Thank you :) I don't really have anyone to speak to it about, it's not something you can really blab out without worrying everyone. It's the most amazing feeling in the world! I'm blessed to have 3 beautiful children. Do you know what I should expect when I have my appointment?

  • No problem at all, I think you can add me as a friend in your account profile and send me a message in a private chat if you prefer! And omg you have 3, that's amazing. I have 3 siblings so love a big family! I'm not a doctor and still in my 3rd year of medical school but I think in your appointment the doctor will probably discuss with you the results of whichever tests and exams you've already had done. Then if it's in person do a clinical examination like having a feel of the lumps you said you have and if over the phone probably ask you more about them. And then they might order a biopsy (when they get a piece of the lump to look at it under the microscope) if they think they need to investigate further. 

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  • No problem at all, I think you can add me as a friend in your account profile and send me a message in a private chat if you prefer! And omg you have 3, that's amazing. I have 3 siblings so love a big family! I'm not a doctor and still in my 3rd year of medical school but I think in your appointment the doctor will probably discuss with you the results of whichever tests and exams you've already had done. Then if it's in person do a clinical examination like having a feel of the lumps you said you have and if over the phone probably ask you more about them. And then they might order a biopsy (when they get a piece of the lump to look at it under the microscope) if they think they need to investigate further. 

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