Hi RM4722,

It's hard to advise on what this could be - it may be lymph nodes that you're feeling, that can become more noticeable for example when the body is fighting an infection. However the best thing always if you have any concerns about symptoms is to speak to your GP as they are best placed to advise.

All the best,

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi RM4722, 

I have a very simular issue. I have lost a lot of weight since June 4th around 30kg (intentional) but started to get anxious at the  speed of my weight loss even more so when I found the 2 lumps in the area you mention. I had a appoitment over the phone with my GP and she put me on a 2 week refurral to a hemotologist and because im already under my local hospital for arthritis and urgent follow up for that. I had my appointment with the rheumatologist on tuesday. He checked me over asked about other symptoms, drenching night sweats, rashes or any bruising or bleeding which I don't have. He said he cannot find anything concerning appart from slightly enlarged lymph nodes in the neck.

I had my appointment with my hemotogist yesturday asked me the same questions and done the same checking of my neck and other areas of the lymph nodes  she also said they are slightly enlarged. She orderd bloods and a ultra sound scan/biopsy. I had the scan yeturday also but the lady doing the scan said she has found nothing concerning and there was no need for a biopsy. I just have to wait now for my 2 week follow-up appointment for the bloods. I'm hoping it's just down to weight loss that I am now feeling these lumps and it's just normal 

I also suffer from anxierty so I know what it is like. I also smoke myself.

Chris.