symptoms of lymph node cancer?

zappyisfun · Regular Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 17

ok im 17 years old and i been smoking for about 1 year and a half (prob alittle more) a couple months ago i got this *bump* on my neck and everytime i go to the doctors she tells me its just a swollen gland..well this *bump* isstill on the right side of my neck it dont hurt and its kinda small i never have a fever tho i am always sweaty (that may just be because its almost summer here and its been real hot) tho i do have chronic sinusitis and nasal problems also for the past couple months i been having flem in my throat 24/7 ALWAYS coughing up and clearing my thraot but my mom said thats just because i smoke..i know i shouldint smoke and i know its wrong but i dont know im just very scared of having lung cancer/or lymph node cancer and also is lymph node cancer VERY dangrus? can u live with it or is it like lung cancer im going to a E N and T speaclist on may 27th but i cant wait that long i wana have some advice now because i really dont think its because of my sinusus or because im always sick can someyone pelase help? o and sorry but also my right ear is always itchy...i can ear good and stuff but its always itchy..is that anything to be worryed about

leo · Site Admin Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 1574

Hello

Lymph node cancer, also called lymphoma is a very serious disease, some can be cured and some have little chance of being cured.

With that being, your chance of having lymphoma is very small, as opposed to this just being a lymphnode that is there. You should proceed with your consultation with your ENT, since this professional will be able to look at this area.

best regards,
Leo
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btgoss · Regular Joined: 31 Mar 2005 Posts: 20

Hello,
Well as for advice I would quit smoking. You may not have cancer, it could just be a lump of fat or some form of internal cyst, but why not let this scare have a positive effect, and quit smoking?

As for the rest, it looks like you did some research on WebMd or one of the other medical sites. Symptoms are very hard to use as a guide as to whether or not you have cancer. In my case I had no real symptoms, aside from symptoms that suggested I had a six month old son in the house ( being tired all the time, lack of sleep). So the best advice is to get the doctor and get checked out.

Good Luck,
Brian

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