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Swollen lymph nodes

Lib08
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Hi everyone I just wanted advice. I've had lumps either side of my neck, I went to the doctors a few years ago and the doctor said they were just lymph nodes and you can feel them more prominent in 'slimmer' people' but fast forward a few years they're still swollen, I have 3 on the left side and 1 on the right side. The ones on the left feel firmer than they originally did and they cause me pain when I turn my neck a certain way. I was just wondering if I should go back to he doctor and ask again about these lumps or if they're normal? 

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    Hello Lib08, 

    Welcome to Cancer Chat! Given that you still have these and that the ones on the left have changed slightly and cause you pain now when you turn your neck, it wouldn't be a bad idea I think to give your doctor a call and get them checked again. Your doctor will be in the best position to tell you if they are nothing to worry about so do make an appointment when you can. It will reassure you in any case to be seen and to talk to your doctor about it. 

    Best of luck for your appointment! I hope it all goes well. 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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