I'm particularly interested to hear about your experiences having a CT scan. This is something I've never had myself. I cannot put in words how scared I was so I know exactly how you feel. My lump was a reactive lymph node, I said I had no sore throats or infections but that's what it is. I agree with telemando who advised me it can be many things and not the dreaded C. I know waiting is the worse but try to be positive x. Do you mind if I ask how big the lump was? My lump felt quite big, size of my thumb nail.
It felt immobile, it was on the side of my neck, near my collar bone. But the consultant could move it and it was only half a cm. I also went to my dentist for a routine appointment after seeing the consultant and he confirmed it was a deep lymph node and he could move it.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, I really am finding positivity from it! CT scan day after tomorrow so for now just a waiting game.
One thing I will say is that I cannot fault my GP in any way. He took me seriously from the very first minute and did not hesitate to begin bloods, chest X-ray, urgent referral etc. Even calling me about blood results when surgery was closed. Regardless of the outcome, I really feel that he has been amazing. Telemando I will share my CT experience after Friday. I know results may take a while but will post an update as and when.
Thank you both for being here. I'm so pleased that I joined this forum and really do feel less alone x. Just received a letter this morning scheduling a FNA for biopsy on 5th Sep. This is when I return from my holiday which begins tomorrow for 2 weeks. With everything going on and looking so gloomy I decided I wanted to go on this holiday more than ever! My children have been looking forward to it so much and I could do with some happy memories being made myself! I will let you know later my CT experience.
I will return from holiday to the dreaded results and prepare for the biopsy a few days after. Feeling very scared just now. Lump,rock hard and pretty huge! Hopefully I can still try and enjoy the holiday. So the CT scan wasn't much to write home about other than he wasn't lying when he said it may feel like you're wetting yourself when the dye goes in.
I actually thought I had!! Relieved to see that it wasn't the case! That's it for now. Scan done and biopsy booked in. The lymphatic fluid from the head and neck regions is filtered by the lymph nodes in the neck area.
Specific to the right supraclavicular lymph node is the drainage of the mid-section of the chest, esophagus, and lungs, while the left lymph node drains the thoracic duct, the abdomen, and thorax. Swelling and pain in the lymph nodes are signs of an infection and sometimes, a malignancy a cancerous tumor. The swollen supraclavicular lymph nodes are easily felt as small tender lumps at the top of the collarbone.
As the infection is treated and resolves, these lymph nodes eventually revert back to their original size. The lymphatic system, made up of lymphoid tissues known as nodes and vessels, is part of the human immune system. It is involved in protecting the…. Thoracic lymph nodes are separated into two types: parietal lymph nodes located in the thoracic wall, and visceral lymph nodes, which are associated….
The thymus is a lymphoid gland comprised of two identically sized lobes, located behind the sternum breastbone but in front of the heart. It derives…. The occipital lymph nodes are located in the back of the head, near the occipital bone of the skull.
Much like other lymph nodes located throughout…. Some malignancies such as lung , head and neck , breast , esophageal , gastric , pancreatic , gynecologic, and prostate cancers have a propensity to metastasize to supraclavicular lymph nodes.
Troisier sign is the name given to left-sided supraclavicular lymphadenopathy, highly suggestive of abdominal malignancy. Please Note: You can also scroll through stacks with your mouse wheel or the keyboard arrow keys.
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