how many of you worry about lymph nodes-lymphoma/cancer

[Sarahlouz]

Just wondering whether worrying about lymph nodes is really common amongsthealthanxiety sufferers. I first noticed a lump in back of my neck about 15 months ago and had blood test that came back clear. I then didn't worry too much until about 6 weeks ago when I found second node on my neck. Since then I've become obsessed again even though both lumps are less than 1cm. Waitineg for result of another blood test but won't b happy even if they come back clear as have read so much about lymphoma not showing in blood tests :-(

[davey]

i get this also in my breast my lymphnodes are always swelling which was really getting to me even after hospital tests-i did the same as you also and read up about lymphona-however i did manage to find a site about how lymphnodes can swell and change or stay the same and are perfectly safe and this is actually more common than lymphona. I will try and find it again for you and ill send you the link it really put my mind at ease, also i contacted the lymphona helpline who was very helpful and friendly and told me what to actually to look out for

[stephen12]

Yes, i worry alot, my lymph node isn't even big, it's just not soft. more like rubber but i think that may be a family thing or due to severe infection when i was very young. i have been worried for 10month and the lymph node has not got any bigger and has responded to infection so i suppose i don't have it but i still worry my family all think i'm insane and can't understand my worry. i haven't been to a doctor as the swelling always occurs with infection. an last month the node hurt with infection, so i didn't have lymphoma then. just worried because its not soft, rubbery not like a stone more like an eraser but all of my family seem to have the same thing.

[bluetopazgirl]

That's the main reason im here lol all my posts are to do with lymphoma fears x

[skyisblue]

My lymphoma fear is my latest one.

My fear of this lump at the back of my neck (for 6 years) has returned with a vengeance. Can't stop thinking about C. It was sore a week ago. Now it's painless and still tender. It has always been like this. I can't put my mind at ease 100% though :(

[Davinci817]

I don't feel around on my lymphnodes and then there is no worries. I let the Doctors check them when I am in there.

[Em.ma]

I never feel around for them how ever i am scared of other types of cancer x