On 4/23/2008
Hannahcool wrote:
Hi,
I am really worried about a small lump i have on the side of my neck. It is just below my ear round the side of my neck. I have had it for about 6-8 months now. It may be longer but i hadnt noticed it. I went to my GP about it and he took blood tests to see if it was cancer. He said my results were normal and not to worry. He also told me that it should go away and if not to contact him again.
Im almost afraid of going back again because the first time he scared me. I notice that sometimes it gets itchy especially when i touch it and feels like a squashed pea lying just under the skin and i can move it. If it is not lymphoma or cancer what could it be. The GP seemed a bit baffled and he said it was not a cyst. I have hayfever and some mild allergies to dust and i also suffer from some eczema from time to time.Could it be my lypmh nodes swelling up when i irritate my allergies.
I am very confused and worried. Im afraid that maybe it is cancer and the blood test was wrong. Any suggestions. Any info will be most appreciated.
Hi,
I would be wanting a scan at least or even better a biopsy, blood tests can come back fine, its been there a long time, I understand you being scared but dont let fear hold you back from getting to the bottom of this problem, better to sort things out like this as fast as possible.
Take care and let us know how you go.
Michaela