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Inadvertent finding of cervical lymphadenopathy
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I've been diagnosed with generalized lymphadenopathy. Primarily under my arms and groin for a little over a month now. They aren't what I would call swollen either, maybe more prominent, hard and in clusters, so my primary is now working me up for cancer. I see hemo/oncol this week after 3 CT's.Up until yesterday I've taken a causal view of this but now with the busy week, it's starting to make me nervous. My best hope is that I have an occult infection. I am having GI issues which I told my primary about, but she made it worse when she said that might be from swollen lymph nodes too. I'm hoping to hear from others who've been in my position and what they eventually found. TIA. Best wishes
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I agree with you @sb4ca , it is scary. The not knowing yet stage may be the worst. As answers become available, then you can slowly learn to accept and throw yourself into researching your condition. After my cancer diagnosis 12 years ago, reading and researching was a full time job for a long while. Educating yourself so that you can be your own health advocate is so important. Always keep in mind that a second opinion is valuable, even if just a video visit with a specialist you have shared all your diagnostic information with. If this turns out to be cancer for you, look into the closest major cancer referral center for the doctors with the most recent information and most extensive resources for treatment. My husband and I drive 10 hours to Mayo Clinic Rochester MN from Ohio because initially my referral to UM could not schedule my first surgery quickly. After our first visit to Mayo, I knew that is where I wanted my medical care.
I have metastatic squamous cell carcinoma from a tumor in my ear, not lymphatic cancer, but I understand your fears. I hope it is discovered that you have a very treatable condition, but if you are hit with the "C" word, know that many have been there before you and you can find a good support group here on Connect. Have you seen the hemo/oncologist yet?