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Lymphoma question

Brad34738
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I’ve feelable submandibular, cervical and submental lymph nodes for 2 years now. They’re just below half an inch in size and they have never changed and I’ve no symptoms or signs of infection or lymphoma. The nodes are also very moveable and I can feel multiple submandibular lymph nodes under the sides of my jaw and they’re all small and mobile on both sides. Could this be something such as cancer even know I’ve never had any symptoms of cancer and even since my nodes have never changed? Or could they even be feelable due to me being slim? Or what are even the chances of these nodes being cancerous? I’ve read online and everything just suggests cancer so I’m just looking for a bit of reassurances to see what else may be causing these to be feelable. I’m also only 18 and I’m quite slim if that matters. 

thanks 


  • Hi Brad34738,
    Thank you for contacting Macmillan Cancer Support regards your current symptoms and health concerns.
    Firstly, you mentioned you have been searching online for information. We would strongly advise to resist the temptation to self-diagnose via the internet.
    This is because there is so much mis-information out there it could worry you un-necessarily and can cause health anxiety.
    This platform cannot diagnose you as we don’t have access to your health records or test results.
    People are worried about cancer for many reasons therefore, it is important to know the common signs and symptoms.
    There can be many different causes for swollen lymph nodes in the lymphatic system and not always cancer.
    We would therefore advise that if you have a new symptom, a symptom that persists, gets worse or is changing then you must seek an appointment with your GP.
    They can then physically assess you and refer you on if they deem necessary.
    Hope this guides you in the right direction to seek a review with your GP.

    With best wishes

    David T – Macmillan

    Cancer Information Nurse Specialist

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or email us.

    REF/PN

  • in reply to David T - Macmillan

    Hi Brad34738,

    Thank you for contacting Macmillan Cancer Support regards your current symptoms and health concerns.

    Firstly, you mentioned you have been searching online for information. We would strongly advise to resist the temptation to self-diagnose via the internet.

    This is because there is so much mis-information out there it could worry you un-necessarily and can cause health anxiety.

    This platform cannot diagnose you as we don’t have access to your health records or test results.

    People are worried about cancer for many reasons therefore, it is important to know the common signs and symptoms.

    There can be many different causes for swollen lymph nodes in the lymphatic system and not always cancer.

    We would therefore advise that if you have a new symptom, a symptom that persists, gets worse or is changing then you must seek an appointment with your GP.

    They can then physically assess you and refer you on if they deem necessary.

    Hope this guides you in the right direction to seek a review with your GP.

     

    With best wishes

     

    David T – Macmillan

     

    Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

     

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or email us. 

     

    REF/PN 

  • in reply to David T - Macmillan

    Is it possible for these lymph nodes to be feelable due to me being slim though? 

  • in reply to Brad34738

    Hello Brad34738,

    It’s not possible for us to say for sure at what point you as an individual would feel lymph nodes.

    However, it is reassuring to read that the nodes haven’t changed in 2 years.

    As my colleague reminded you in the previous reply there can be many different causes for swollen lymph nodes in the lymphatic system that are not  cancer.

    As nurses on this type of platform, we’re unable to provide a diagnosis and would encourage you to access your GP if you have any new, worsening or changing symptoms.

    With best wishes,

    Elise

    Cancer Information Nurse Specialist

    Ref: ED/SMcM

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