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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  • Just to say google will usually give the most worrying explanation as that is the one most studies will be done on. Even quite minor symptoms have websites warning, "don't ignore as it could be a warning sign of *insert serious condition*". The minor ones don't tend to be discussed to the same extent.

    Sorry to hear you have such a long wait. Hope you get good news.

  • Hey there! I'm 27 and found a lump that sounds similar to yours after my second vaccine, and same as you I'm not sure if it was there before but I found it after I got the vaccine. I went to my gp who said it was most likely a swollen lymph node, if it didn't go down within 3 weeks to call back, so I did and have been referred for a scan. I've been going out of my mind with worry, I googled which was pretty stupid but if I hadn't I wouldn't of found forums like this which has put me at ease. Hope all is well ♥️

  • Thank you so much for your response; and I'm sorry to hear you're going through the same thing. Indeed it is extremely worrying, especially after googling - I did the exact same! 

    I hope that all goes well with your scan, and that your mind is put to rest very soon :-). I have my second scan at the end of the month, and I'm hoping for good news too! Wishing you all the best :-) 

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  • Thank you so much for your response; and I'm sorry to hear you're going through the same thing. Indeed it is extremely worrying, especially after googling - I did the exact same! 

    I hope that all goes well with your scan, and that your mind is put to rest very soon :-). I have my second scan at the end of the month, and I'm hoping for good news too! Wishing you all the best :-) 

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