terrified I have lymphoma

hello, so im posting on here as i just can not shake my anxiety, i am 18 and relatively healthy however before christmas i noticed a pea sized lump on the left side of my neck bottom half but not at my collarbone. it is easy to move and fairly small but potentially hard? im not really sure whether youd class it as hard or rubbery or what even any of that means! i have since been to the drs who didnt seem very bothered, i had a blood test to 'ease my mind' which came back clear and so was told to wait a month and see if it went away but it didnt and i still have it now, not changed at all and still no symptoms but its still there. I rang the doctors again as they told me to if it was still there but they just werent bothered and i basically had to beg for a scan to which they told me i dont need because my bloods came back normal, however i have seen many posts regarding lymphoma and the bloods also came back fine. im just looking for some advice/trying to get my worries out because at the minute im really struggling and its affecting my mental health quite significantly, i am convinced i have cancer. if anyone reads this i would be so so grateful for any advice or maybe your own story or even just read my rant ahah i just feel like im at wits end and this is really affecting me. thanks x

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  • Hi, i found a pea size lump on my neck near my ear. I went for a private ultrasound and they said everything is normal. I still worry about it though. Best thing to do is find a private diagnostic imaging centre near you and get it checked for peace of mind

  • hello, i'm so glad everything was fine for you!! unfortunately i just don't think i'd have the money to pay for one otherwise i would! but hopefully i can get a scan from my doctors and all will be well, thanks for replying x

  • You're very welcome Lottie, anyone I reply to I keep the follow the thread to see how they get on, up to now I've not had one young person come back and say it was something bad, I know cancer is always on the news, advertising, Dr Google but I feel that it makes anxious people even more anxious.  Very pleased you had a good day and congratulations on the job situation, we're nearly out of this lockdown and life is to be lived and enjoyed not worrying about what might happen.  You take care and enjoy your young years.  Love Carol x 

  • hello, just thought i'd let you know i have an ultrasound on my neck on monday, i am scared and stressed but hopefully it will help, hope you're doing well x

  • Just remember Lottie that all the worry in the world will not alter the results, I know I've been through it.  So think positive as Norman has done that from day one and it has helped a lot, let me know how it goes.  Carol x 

  • hello again, just home from my scan and got the all clear, never been so relieved and i can finally stop stressing, thank you for your kind words you've given me i'm glad it's finally sorted now, i hope you are well and again thank you for the messages it did make me a feel a lot better, love lottie xx

  • Hi Lottie, what brilliant news for you.  I just want to say that it's so easy to think the worst but it usually isn't.  Many young people are relying on the internet to self diagnose, it's so much easier to speak to a trained GP, seek the right diagnosis and breathe a sigh of relief.  Enjoy your young healthy life that is in front of you.  We are doing well but we are a lot older and cope more easily as our younger selves had a happy eventful life.  Take care, Carol x 

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  • Hi Lottie, what brilliant news for you.  I just want to say that it's so easy to think the worst but it usually isn't.  Many young people are relying on the internet to self diagnose, it's so much easier to speak to a trained GP, seek the right diagnosis and breathe a sigh of relief.  Enjoy your young healthy life that is in front of you.  We are doing well but we are a lot older and cope more easily as our younger selves had a happy eventful life.  Take care, Carol x 

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