Enlarged Lymph node

Heya bbosh, 

So, just wondering, did the first ultrasound confirm it was def a lymph node? Did they say it looked suspicious? Has it grown at all in those 2 months? 

If they didn't confirm it was a lymph node, it could be something as simple as a lipoma, especially as your TG levels are under 1. I've got one just behind and below my left ear. Your antibody levels are negligible at that level, so nothing to be worried about.

Hope that helps, feel free to ask any followups you like! 

Lass

Xx

Hi Lass,

how are you? And thank you for your reply. 

When i had the scan 2 months ago I pointed out this tiny lump to the radiographer which he then scanned and said it’s just a lymph node but didn’t say anymore than that! Yes it has grown quite a bit in the last 2 months from a tiny lump to now the size of a large pea. I also have a tiny one on the other side of my neck slightly lower down and the only reason I have found them is because they ache from time to time.

i know I’m just going to have to wait till Thursday but it’s so nice coming here and knowing others are going through a similar thing and understand how one little upset can send you crazy!!

Heya, 

I'm still alive, mostly. Lol. Lots of health issues here, it's a wee bitty mad. All on my profile if you've got an hour or so to spare. Lol

So, the thing is, cancer or no cancer the thyroidectomy would have happened the same way. So they removed as much as they could not knowing there was cancer, and nothing would have been different with the op had they known there was cancer. So nothing was missed there.

Then, it was only after your cancer diagnosis that you were placed on the ION trial. So they knew there was cancer, they knew what the lump looked like, they knew what cells it contained and everything was seen as safe and well to put you on the ION trial. So here again, nothing was missed.

Unfortunately, all it takes is one rogue cell to turn nasty and multiply to get a recurrence, which is why thyroid cancer patients are monitored for life, where other cancer patients are usually given the all clear at some point and sent on their way.

So at your scan, see if they will scan both lumps that you've found. And hopefully the consultant has authorised an FNA if the tech thinks it's needed, so you don't have to return. But above that, hopefully it turns out to be nothing at all.

But either way, yes, we know what you're going through, and you're def not a crazy person. Well... Not in relation to this anyway! Lol

Lass

Xx

Thanks Lass, that all makes sense. Roll on tomorrow so know one way or other. 

I have read your profile and you have certainly been through it and I am totally grateful for you taking the time to respond to me x