2 year old lymph node biopsy

Hi, I've seen many posts about people with swollen lymph nodes and know that often these are considered reactive and not a worry, however my 2 year old son has multiple (10+) palpable lymph nodes in his neck and probably the same amount now in his groin. He suffers with very frequent infections and is already under ENT for other reasons. ENT ordered a neck ultrasound and we had a call to say the ultrasound had been looked at by someone senior and they were very interested in seeing my son and also likely to take a lymph node out to biopsy. Has anyone had a biopsy on their child? It's going to be under general anaesthetic which scares me in itself let alone what could be wrong. I've lost count of the number of covid tests we've had because he has a high temperature so often. Some of the lymph nodes have been swollen a year as they were checked at a paediatrician appt this time last year when I was concerned when they said they felt normal and not to worry. So I didn't for a year until the ENT Dr felt and ordered the ultrasound. I think there are more nodes now than previously and I don't remember feeling his groin before so unsure how long those have been there. Does anyone have a similar experience that can put my mind at rest?

Thanks

  • Hello Alclec10

    I'm sorry to hear that your little one has been dealing with ongoing health issues for over a year now. It's understandable that you're feeling very worried at the moment. Hopefully, this upcoming biopsy will give the specialists the information needed to be able to give you some reassurance about things. 

    In the meantime, I wonder if you might find it helpful to chat things through with one of our team ofnurses? I'm sure they'd be happy to offer any information, advice, and support that they can. If you'd like to speak with them they're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Do let us know how he gets on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator