Hello
ok looking for a bit of advice really all started 7 weeks ago (history melanoma 1mm 2009) noticed a swollen lymph node right side neck under jaw line so went to GP after 3 weeks as it was still there she said let’s wait and see for another 2 weeks then we can go from there.
ok so waited still there after a further 2 weeks so now Dr said lets get you booked for an altra sound scan that’s been over 2 weeks now still no appointment date chased hospital said ok we have a cancellation we can fit you in for 7th may so from when I first noticed this and time to scan it will be 12 weeks.
felling really concerned by this so called my GP asked for call back and she said your last blood result was the same as your last result I had in January this year so that’s reassuring and also as you are not getting any pain from the swollen node that’s very reassuring also so no need for urgent referral.
is this right because thinking worse case from my understanding if NO pain then that’s more worrying than having pain because is usually infection and also I have had no colds any ilness really?
chris
Hi
I don't think it matters how long ago or how recently we were diagnosed with melanoma we always worry that a swollen lymph node means that the melanoma has spread to it. However, as you say, lymph nodes can be swollen for all sorts of reasons.
It sounds like your GP is taking you seriously and you have an appointment in a month's time for an ultrasound. Not having had any problems with my lymph nodes I don't know if the fact the your node is swollen but not painful is a good sign or not. However, unless you have any reason to doubt your GP, I would think that if she say's she reassured by the lack of pain then you should be too.
You could always post this question in ask a nurse and one of the specialist cancer nurses will aim to respond within 2 working days.
I've looked back through your previous posts and see that this time last year you had problems with both lymph nodes either side of your neck. Did you manage to get to the bottom of what was causing them to swell?
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Let us know how you get on when you have the ultrasound.
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Hi Chris
I'm pleased to hear that the nodes on either side of your neck are nothing to worry about and that your SCNS is going to try and get your appointment brought forward.
Keep us informed
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