Hiya everyone. 

I'm a 38 yr old female, and I recently discovered a small raised gland behind my ear. it came up suddenly without any reason and has failed to go back down. I've had blood tests which didn't reveal anything suspect. I can't feel any other glands elsewhere but as it's only small, it's possible I do have others. I am on the two week pathway to have it checked out at hospital by a consultant. 
 

My dad had non-hodgkkns lymphoma which started with a  raised gland in his neck so of course I am very scared. In the last couple of weeks I have also started to experience a nagging pain in my lower left abdomen but it's hard to know if this is connected or anxiety. 
 

I have convinced myself I have a lymphoma which has spread to my abdomen. I'm finding it so hard to be rational right now. I'm not eating or sleeping properly.
 

I guess I'm looking for tips to deal with the anxiety that comes whilst waiting for tests, or to hear from anyone who has a similar experience. I currently have covid so I am just sat here at home driving myself slowly crazy and it's so distressing :-(