sunny9211
08-21-2001, 11:25 PM
I was tested by needle biopsy for lymphoma over 2 years ago for lymph nodes that were swollen in my groin area. The doctor said that it was fatty deposits.
The lymph node is still swollen and now I have shortness of breath and swelling in the upper right side of my back. Is it possible that they biopsied the wrong area and could my other symptoms be related to lymphoma?
The lymph node is still swollen and now I have shortness of breath and swelling in the upper right side of my back. Is it possible that they biopsied the wrong area and could my other symptoms be related to lymphoma?
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Mur
09-04-2001, 06:44 PM
Do not wait or second guess.Tell your Dr. Before I was diagosed with lymphoma I had lumps on my neck and cheekbone.They were o.k.Get checked out again you will feel better and its probably nothing.
DocB
10-31-2001, 06:47 PM
Groin lymph nodes are notorious for getting swollen from various cause occurring in the groin. If you had lymphoma it would be elsewhere. Also, in lymphoma you don't just get one swollen node, they are multiple.
You may have a hernia with irritation and a non-spefic lymphadenitis of the groin node.
And.....no charge....(joking)
You may have a hernia with irritation and a non-spefic lymphadenitis of the groin node.
And.....no charge....(joking)
gidget
12-10-2001, 06:19 AM
sunny, doc is telling you the real deal, the groin is full of trash, bad spot for lymphoma biopsy. Get a new dr and find out or try to find out your dx. I am pattient at MDACC Hou,Tx and before I got there I was put through a nightmare. Mine is a difficult case and primary site still unconfirmed but I am in the best place for help. If you have lymphoma it can be anywhere, not just lymph system. My biopsy of lymph node from neck, chest and the thymus gland were dx with severe hyperplasia. I am in a lot of bone pain and also pain in my spine is real bad and onc feels my lymphoma is organ related some where!
Lady Kentuckian
01-08-2002, 01:33 AM
Sunny9211, get rechecked ASAP! I had a brother who died from lymphoma at age 46. His first biopsy was for a swollen lymphnode in the groin area which was negative. About 6 months later, he had swollen nodes in the back of his shoulder. Biopsys were taken of several lymphnodes under his arm area and these came back negative also. Another 6 months passed and he suddenly got a very severe headache. The doctors then found he had cancer and it had spread to his brain. The cancer was spread to where there was nothing that could be done for him and he passed away 6 weeks later.
I do not wish to scare you, but do want you to be persistent in getting checked out. You may or may not have a serious problem. The earlier any cancer is found is the better your chances for survival.
Good Luck!!
I do not wish to scare you, but do want you to be persistent in getting checked out. You may or may not have a serious problem. The earlier any cancer is found is the better your chances for survival.
Good Luck!!
Natassjja721
12-27-2007, 08:21 PM
Ive been very worried for the past few days... About a week ago i was in the shawer when i noticed two very small bumps in my groin near my pelvic. I didnt think much of it, but the follow day(s) it started to grow into enlarged lymph nodes. Alot of pain accompained it so i went to the hospital to be seen in the ER. I was seen by an OBGYN who only tested me for Gonoreehoeae and Chlymidia. He also odered aPelvic untrasound to be performed. They found three enlarged lymphnodes in my groin area. I was sent home without being treated as the pain continued. I was told that it could just be an infection. My worries were starting to settle until now i feel more bumps, larger areas of my pelvic and the ones i had are larger and in more pain. It hurts to stand, walk, sit, move and sleep comfortably. I dont know what to do. Im only 20. I do have a history of overian cysts that were milignant. When i was 15 in 2002, my mom was told that i needed surgery to take the cyst out. She signed an AMA (Against Medical Advise) form and discharged me from the hospital in fear of me having a scar. I hated her for it. They did mention that i would have an open windows or risks of overian Cancer. Her and I arent on talking terms anymore, and when we are she just tells me im "using up my medicaid". I dont know who to talk to or where to turn. I did recive my results today from the hospital regaurding my Gonorrehoeae or Chlymidia. They are negative. I dont know what to do. The OBGYN told me i had to follow up with another OBGYN doctor. Im currently looking for one that accepts medicaid... which is taking a while. The pain is getting the best of me... its becoming unbarrible... Ive read about painless swollen lymph nodes but these are exscruciating....Im worried my "infection: is cancer. Any tips..... anything???
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