If the lumps don't go away and there is no infection present to make the nodes swell, I would ask for a biopsy. I was diagnosed as Stage 4B. All blood tests came back normal for about a year. I never had any palpable lumps. My tumors were in my chest and were seen by xray when I developed pneumonia. I had a cough for 4 years and was told I had Asthma, when actually had several tumors near my windpipe, in my lungs and around my heart.
If you don't like the way this doctor is working with you find another who understands your concerns.
Joyce
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HD NS 4B
dx 11/2001
ABVD 1 Cycle
AVD 5 Cycles
Pet Scan Clear 5/21/02
Radiation x30 to follow
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pea-size knots in neck? 
Linear Mode
