COVID MODERNA VACCINE - LUMP ON LEFT NECK

Hello, I hope this comment finds you all well. 

I am reaching out to see if anyone has experienced a similar situation to what I am going through, in general and/or following their covid-19 vaccination. 

After my first Moderna Covid Vaccination, I noticed a small pea sized lump on the left side of my neck - what I assume to be my cervical lymph node. Im not sure if it was there before the vaccine, but it was only afterwards that I noticed it.
 

I wasn't too alarmed, but fast forward 8 weeks and the lump is still there and hasn't reduced in size at all :-(. I have visited my GP, and he referred me for the 2 week scan - however, the consultant explained that she would need to see me in person before conducting a scan, and the only available appoint would be end of September.. seems like a long wait! 

After googling my symptoms online, I'm struggling to find any solution for the lump on my cervical lymph that isn't lymphoma. The lump is on the left side of my neck, around half way from my ear to shoulder. Super worried as I have a family history of cancer, and feel petrified that it could be what I'm fearing most.

For context; I am a 25 year old female, generally healthy - dont smoke, and dont drink much. But as mentioned, have a close family history of cancer. 

Big big thank you to anyone who has had the kindness to read, grateful for any advice or support!

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  • I have a swollen lymph node on left side (between ear snd chin, just below jaw line) I like you, noticed after my maderna jab (however, my second jab) and like you, not sure if it was there before or not. 
    had mine for 8 weeks now, no sign of growth or pain. I have had my first bloods that had slight raise for inflammation and had my second bloods done Monday just gone to see if they are still raised or why have you...

    I have an US next Monday so I will know more then and I hope and pray it is a reactive node and maybe all related to the jab. 
     

    I try to avoid Dr Google as much as possible but it is hard sometimes. I would take some reassurance that I have seen several posts like this here and many many of the people oj these posts feedback their results to being nothing worrisome. Just like NUFC1975 on this thread of yours! I'm very concerned as I'm terrible for thinking even the simplest cold could be my demise (not that bad, but not far off) my cousin has lymphoma Hodgkins so my radar has been heightened but...I don't have any other symptoms. So I hold some hope. (Any symptoms that could be contributed I ignore as I am 3 weeks postpartum!) 

    I really hope you get seen very soon, try try try not to panic and reach the wrong conclusions. I've been here so many times as I have lumps and bumps and cysts in so many places on my body and each one has a non sinister explanation. 


    take care 

    Kelly 

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  • I have a swollen lymph node on left side (between ear snd chin, just below jaw line) I like you, noticed after my maderna jab (however, my second jab) and like you, not sure if it was there before or not. 
    had mine for 8 weeks now, no sign of growth or pain. I have had my first bloods that had slight raise for inflammation and had my second bloods done Monday just gone to see if they are still raised or why have you...

    I have an US next Monday so I will know more then and I hope and pray it is a reactive node and maybe all related to the jab. 
     

    I try to avoid Dr Google as much as possible but it is hard sometimes. I would take some reassurance that I have seen several posts like this here and many many of the people oj these posts feedback their results to being nothing worrisome. Just like NUFC1975 on this thread of yours! I'm very concerned as I'm terrible for thinking even the simplest cold could be my demise (not that bad, but not far off) my cousin has lymphoma Hodgkins so my radar has been heightened but...I don't have any other symptoms. So I hold some hope. (Any symptoms that could be contributed I ignore as I am 3 weeks postpartum!) 

    I really hope you get seen very soon, try try try not to panic and reach the wrong conclusions. I've been here so many times as I have lumps and bumps and cysts in so many places on my body and each one has a non sinister explanation. 


    take care 

    Kelly 

Children
  • Hello Kelly,

    Big big thank you for your very kind response :-). 

    I'm sorry to hear you're going through the same worry, and totally understand why your mind jumps to worst case given your family history too :-( so sorry to hear. I am the same, and have had a similar experience :-(. I hope you have managed to get some further clarity, and super positive news regarding no additional symptoms! Very hopeful for you that it is nothing to worry about, and that your mind can be put to rest soon with the clear scans! Wishing you all the best! 
     

    For me, I have a second scan at the end of the month - and remain hopeful that it isn't anything to worry about! 
     

    all the best :-)