storms_refuge

You might ask for the lymph nodes to be biopsied. They can do that usually, as an outpatient procedure, sometimes with Fine Needle, or some prefer to remove the entire node. If they get a good sample and the test comes back non cancerous, you can be pretty certain that it's right. You are not alone. I am a single mom of 3 wonderful kids. My baby just turned 1. I have a node in the neck that's been there 2 months and when they ultrasounded it, they said there is a chain of 3 others that are minorly swollen. (cervical neck area). There is also one near my armpit area, but more on the front of my chest. My only symptom is an intermittent fever, low grade. Below 100 always. It comes and goes. I am TERRIFIED. My own father suicided after a long bought with a terminal illness, and I just want to live. I want to see my kids grow up. I see a dr. this week to find out when he can set up my biopsy. God speed healing and health to you. I understand where you are.
To the second responder who mentioned the dr. is pretty sure you have lymphoma....do you know what makes them think so? I am so sorry to hear of what you're going through. i was just curious as to what signs the drs. base it on when they say they strongly suspect lymphoma.