Lump on right side of neck. CAT Scan

Hi,

I found a small lump on the right side of my neck about a year ago.  I didn't think much about it since I've had a lymph node on the back of my neck for almost 30 years from mono.  But now I am becoming worried because it is larger than a marble and growing.  I lost my health insurance 9 months ago and can't afford to purchase it on my own.  I feel fine otherwise.  Should I be concerned and just make sure it doesn't grow any larger?  Thanks so much for any information!

Marie

On Oct 23, 2008 12:00 AM AngelaZ wrote:

Hi,

I found a largish lump on the right side of my neck about a month and a half to 2 months ago. It has not changed in size as of yet.  I googled lump on side of neck and kept comming up with 2 possibilities, an infection or cancer. That scared me terribly, so I decided to wait a while and see what happens with it. Well, I finally went to the Dr. today and mentioned the lump on my neck. He felt it, and said that it "could" be because of an infection but since it has not went away and I have had it for at least six weeks he couldnt be positive. He then mentioned that it could be a cyst or a tumor. Then he mentioned Lymphoma. He said the likelihood of it being cancer was low. He then said I could wait a "while" (whatever that means) to see if it goes away or I could go ahead and schedule a cat scan. I, of course went ahead and scheduled a CAT scan. God knows I dont't want to hear the words cancer once I get the results but I am so worried that it is because the lump does not hurt, and no matter how much I try I can't get it to move.  I'm terrified, I have 3 small children ranging from 5 years to 6 months old, and i'm basically just freaking out on the inside. I have no other symptoms other than this lump on my neck.

I don't know what to do or think or what the chance of it being cancer is (even though the doc I saw said it was a low chance). Wouldnt he have given me an antibiotic or something if he thought it was an infection?

Has anyone else been through this before?  I'm scared, and would just like to hear others' opinions and experiences.

Thanks,

Angela

 ps. I am not sure when the cat scan is yet. They are supposed to call me with the date.

Hi, my names trevor. I read this and imi'm scared as well. I have the exact same thing :( and im 15years old. And i have a girlfriend that i love like no one els. And imi'm scared if what it can be. I dont want to hear the word cancer eny more then u don't. Im scared to death. Ivei've only had this bump for 4days now. And imi'm going to tell my mom to take me to the docter. I see this post was made a few years ago. And u might not be on this anymore. But i want to know what you were diegnosed with. I havnt been sleeping at nights at all :( ivei've been to buisy trying to find what could be wrong.. Please reply to me. Im scared and so is my girlfriend. Shesshe's all ive got :(

 hi im not sure im likely to make you feel any better but i am currently going through the same thing,  i dont think it is anything to worry about darl, i suffer from cysts and have had to have many tests for cancer as i have lumps popping up all over the place and have done my research, lumps on the neck can indeed be a sign of cancer but it is very rare to not have any other symptoms have you had any sniffles lately? if so it is likely to be an infection of a viral nature that is why your doctor has not given you anything also if your doctor or the hospital were at all worried you would be seen extremely quickly i promise you try not to worry x x

On Oct 23, 2008 12:00 AM AngelaZ wrote:

Hi,

I found a largish lump on the right side of my neck about a month and a half to 2 months ago. It has not changed in size as of yet.  I googled lump on side of neck and kept comming up with 2 possibilities, an infection or cancer. That scared me terribly, so I decided to wait a while and see what happens with it. Well, I finally went to the Dr. today and mentioned the lump on my neck. He felt it, and said that it "could" be because of an infection but since it has not went away and I have had it for at least six weeks he couldnt be positive. He then mentioned that it could be a cyst or a tumor. Then he mentioned Lymphoma. He said the likelihood of it being cancer was low. He then said I could wait a "while" (whatever that means) to see if it goes away or I could go ahead and schedule a cat scan. I, of course went ahead and scheduled a CAT scan. God knows I dont't want to hear the words cancer once I get the results but I am so worried that it is because the lump does not hurt, and no matter how much I try I can't get it to move.  I'm terrified, I have 3 small children ranging from 5 years to 6 months old, and i'm basically just freaking out on the inside. I have no other symptoms other than this lump on my neck.

I don't know what to do or think or what the chance of it being cancer is (even though the doc I saw said it was a low chance). Wouldnt he have given me an antibiotic or something if he thought it was an infection?

Has anyone else been through this before?  I'm scared, and would just like to hear others' opinions and experiences.

Thanks,

Angela

 ps. I am not sure when the cat scan is yet. They are supposed to call me with the date.

Hi, and yes i have been through this before. My gp told me it was a cyst and would go down, Well I had it biopsed which i strongly suggest you do as it is the only to determine what it is. anyway  had it biopsed then was called next monday and told i had hodgkins disese. It was on the same place yours was. GPs dont know SHIT. Get it biopsied it is the only way. I had stage 3 of four stages. The sooner you find out the better the odds of recovery do not wait.  If it is hodgkins recovery is good nonhodgins is worse..

I was in stage 3 and was still running 5 miles a day felt fine but it was in my lungs, spleen but thank god it had not gotten to my liver yet.

It may be nothing but go to a specilist . get it biopsed by a vascular surgeon. If it is cancer they will be able to tell you. ct and xrays will not show if it is cancer. 

Please take this serious I dont want to scare you but be diligent the sooner you know the better the odds.

I gave 2 hard lumps behind my neck and they dont go away, been having them for years, they dont move and are hard, I can feel them. I am 22 now. the only symptom are that I always feel tired ... could this be cancer??

On Oct 15, 2010 5:16 AM Maricellla wrote:

I gave 2 hard lumps behind my neck and they dont go away, been having them for years, they dont move and are hard, I can feel them. I am 22 now. the only symptom are that I always feel tired ... could this be cancer??

Hi Maricella, one of my best friend and longest friendship is Marcella, close to your name. 

Have you told your Mom and anyone in your family?  You should.  Then you should see a Dr. It probably is fine. Just to be on the safe side, you should go to the Dr.  you are young, so less likely I believe your chances go up as you go older, I read, higher after age 55.  None the less you should go.  Then you will also feel free of the worry.

Your family Doctor can help you with your fatigue.  How is your diet and sleep? 

I found a lump in my neck in the front it is hard and does not move.  It is a bit sore. I have had a cough for a long time.  I asked the Dr and he says nothing.  Had upper gi test they said go to ear nose throat Dr and I did not go.  My cough is like the croup and seems to come and go for no reason.  My life has been very filled with stress and hard times for a long time, 4 years. No sleep, bad diet.  I will call the Dr tomorrow.  I should have checked before.  I have two kids, a girl 10 and a boy 13. I am separated and ready to divorce.

Time and money, mostly time, have kept me from going. I hope you go to see your Dr and I hope you are well, I will pray for you Maricella.  God Bless you.

Juli

On May 05, 2010 11:53 AM bex5452 wrote:

 hi im not sure im likely to make you feel any better but i am currently going through the same thing,  i dont think it is anything to worry about darl, i suffer from cysts and have had to have many tests for cancer as i have lumps popping up all over the place and have done my research, lumps on the neck can indeed be a sign of cancer but it is very rare to not have any other symptoms have you had any sniffles lately? if so it is likely to be an infection of a viral nature that is why your doctor has not given you anything also if your doctor or the hospital were at all worried you would be seen extremely quickly i promise you try not to worry x x

i too have the same problem.. i have lumps at the side of my neck , yes. i had sniffles every morning . thanks for the info bex5452.. keep posting  it's very helpful..

On Mar 30, 2010 10:51 AM Gotwake32 wrote:

On Oct 23, 2008 12:00 AM AngelaZ wrote:

Hi,

I found a largish lump on the right side of my neck about a month and a half to 2 months ago. It has not changed in size as of yet.  I googled lump on side of neck and kept comming up with 2 possibilities, an infection or cancer. That scared me terribly, so I decided to wait a while and see what happens with it. Well, I finally went to the Dr. today and mentioned the lump on my neck. He felt it, and said that it "could" be because of an infection but since it has not went away and I have had it for at least six weeks he couldnt be positive. He then mentioned that it could be a cyst or a tumor. Then he mentioned Lymphoma. He said the likelihood of it being cancer was low. He then said I could wait a "while" (whatever that means) to see if it goes away or I could go ahead and schedule a cat scan. I, of course went ahead and scheduled a CAT scan. God knows I dont't want to hear the words cancer once I get the results but I am so worried that it is because the lump does not hurt, and no matter how much I try I can't get it to move.  I'm terrified, I have 3 small children ranging from 5 years to 6 months old, and i'm basically just freaking out on the inside. I have no other symptoms other than this lump on my neck.

I don't know what to do or think or what the chance of it being cancer is (even though the doc I saw said it was a low chance). Wouldnt he have given me an antibiotic or something if he thought it was an infection?

Has anyone else been through this before?  I'm scared, and would just like to hear others' opinions and experiences.

Thanks,

Angela

 ps. I am not sure when the cat scan is yet. They are supposed to call me with the date.

Hi, my names trevor. I read this and imi'm scared as well. I have the exact same thing :( and im 15years old. And i have a girlfriend that i love like no one els. And imi'm scared if what it can be. I dont want to hear the word cancer eny more then u don't. Im scared to death. Ivei've only had this bump for 4days now. And imi'm going to tell my mom to take me to the docter. I see this post was made a few years ago. And u might not be on this anymore. But i want to know what you were diegnosed with. I havnt been sleeping at nights at all :( ivei've been to buisy trying to find what could be wrong.. Please reply to me. Im scared and so is my girlfriend. Shesshe's all ive got :(

 

 

me too trevor ..  someone said if you have any sniffles latelty it could be an infection. the doctor will just give you and perscription of antibacterial...

Hi there, I have the exact same lump as you described but it has not been checked yet, did you ever get any results from your cat scan? thank you.

Hello everyone. My name is Marie (not the Marie who previously posted). I have been suffering with stage 3 Lyme disease for a year now. It disabled me so bad that I could not walk, think, take my own baths and I had to live with my parents for a few months at the age of 27.

Lyme Disease has over 100 symptoms. You may have 90 of them, or you may have five. It is a very tricky disease. If you are told that your lymph node is swollen because of infection and it does not go away, if you have tiredness and other symptoms along with it, I would do some deep research into Lyme Disease. It is a major infection that can be very hard to cure and completely disable you if it spreads.

You do not need to go camping. Your dogs can bring in ticks from the yard. I live in a fairly large city and just hung out in back yards. The tick that bit me gave me Lyme disease, Babesia (an evil form of malaria) and Bartonella (Cat Scratch Fever). Bartonella and Babesia are known as co-infections of Lyme disease.

Now, I am writing this because I have the same neck problem. It does not mean you have Lyme Disease. It is just to let you know what I have experienced. My glands are swollen from a huge infection and I have been in treatment for a year.

Now, if you remember any of what I said, remember two things: you do not need to have a rash (about 40% of people see the rash) and you need to know that Lyme testing is VERY inaccurate no matter what test you have, but the western blot is the most accurate. You MUST do your own research and find a doctor who specializes in Lyme.

I wish you all great health and hope you all are doing better.

Here are some good links to check out:

http://www.ilads.org/

http://www.lymediseaseblog.com/lyme-disease-symptoms/

http://learnaboutlyme.wordpress.com

Marie