Do I have lymphoma?
Hi everyone I am looking for some advice. I had two lumps on my neck, one on either side of my neck for the last six months. I then found another two lumps on my neck. The first two have steadily gotten bigger. I am suffering from night sweats and constantly waking up during the night. I am extremely fatigued and am experiencing dizziness but the dizziness is unusual in the fact that it happens if I move my head a certain way. I also am extremely tender and sore under my ribcage. I went to my gp and after blood tests came back normal my gp referred me for an emergency consultation with a surgeon. I am wondering could any one advise me on what to expect next as I am extremely nervous as I have genuinely not felt we'll for the last few months. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated I am a 29 year old woman and don't really ever get sick so even the thoughts of this have me freaked out.
Dear Rexyrooster,
I am sorry to hear that you are not feeling well at the moment and that you are being referred to the hospital for further investigations.
At this visit I expect that they will do a more detailed assessment of your symptoms and examine you. Based on their findings they may then order some further blood tests, possibly some x rays and also perhaps take a biopsy or remove one of enlarged lymph nodes. With all this information it will inform both you and your doctor about what may be causing you these symptoms. There can be different reasons which may account for your symptoms.
I can understand that this is an anxious time for you as you wait to be seen in the hospital. Please feel that you can call us on the National Cancer Helpline where you can speak with a cancer nurse specialist in confidence. Our lines are open Mon-Thurs 9-7pm and Friday 9-5pm and our Freefone number is 1800 200 700.
I hope that you will get some answers quickly to relieve your worry.
Kind regards,