Enlarged lymph node on chest CT now swollen neck lymphs

Hey, hope you’re all doing ok.

So, I had a CT with contrast for my heart ALanfee weeks ago and it picked up an indeterminate enlarged lymph node near my aorta. They said they would scan it again in 2 months to see if it has changed. They asked about loosing weight etc, I have lost weight but this is due to my adhd meds as I have no appetite and it speeds up your metabolism, night sweats yes but then I’m of a menopausal age. I am tired but that’s nothing new like the bruising as I’ve always bruised easy.

For the past few weeks I’ve had a pain in my neck on the right side, though now I think about it I’ve had it longer just think more aware because of the scan.

I went to the GP about something else yesterday and mentioned it, she checked it and said both lymph were enlarged and something about a lump. As you can imagine it’s terrified me because of the enlarged one in my chest as well. She ordered an ultrasound which they rang me about today and am going in tomorrow for it.

My minds on overdrive as I’m one to automatically think the worst anyway. Anyone have a similar experience good or bad?

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Hi @Melonhead
Thank you for posting and welcome to the the forum were you will receive great support. I can understand your mind is in overdrive and thinking the worst but lymph nodes can be enlarged for a number of reasons. It sounds like your getting all the investigations and hope you get some answers soon. I found speaking to one of the nurses on the helpline or my GP with any worries a great help.

Please let us know how you get on and be kind to yourself.

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