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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  • Don't stress. I had exact same.

    Moderna first jab had sore neck & noticed lump. Thought normal but weeks later it was still there. 1cm cervical lymph on left side & tiny one just above collar bone. Totally painless & moved about a bit. Ended up with blood test & scan & rated as normal lymph node. Nothing worrisome about either test.

    Was VERY slowly reducing in size and...

    Second jab - really swollen - exact same LN really big so you could actually see it & quite sore this time. That went down quite fast & is now same size as was before jab.

    I was mega worried about it but the second jab was quite a nice confirmatory experiment in a way.

    Get the scans done but please try not to fret. I had EXACT same.

  • Thank you so much for your detailed response, very grateful! Sorry you expericed something similar, always very worrying - but super positive that it has since disappeared! Crazy how the vaccines impact our bodies :-). 

     

    I have my second scan at the end of the month, and I'm keeping a positive outlook that everything will be ok! Wishing you all the best! 

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  • Thank you so much for your detailed response, very grateful! Sorry you expericed something similar, always very worrying - but super positive that it has since disappeared! Crazy how the vaccines impact our bodies :-). 

     

    I have my second scan at the end of the month, and I'm keeping a positive outlook that everything will be ok! Wishing you all the best! 

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