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I have had swollen lymph nodes for over 1 yr. Testing neg. for Epsein-barr, cat scratch, or any type of infection. my nodes are in my neck, left collar bone,  pancreatic area, under right rib cage, none in chest. 8 days ago i had a new one come up on my left collar bone 2" x 1.5" (signal node). None of these nodes hurt or are hot.  am going for a possible biopsy on Monday.  I have lost over 58 lbs. now am very itchy and exhausted. i am 39 yrs. old. have always been very healthy.  i have lost alot of muscle. i have so much pressure in my neck. it is driving me crazy.  if anyone can help me, let me know.  i am so desperate to know what this is so i can deal with it and get better!
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Just wanted to let you I had some swollen glands im my neck still do i had the one of my left collar bone biopsed just got the results back today. i was freaking out thought forsure it was cancer nurse said it was normal just a lymph node. try not to go crazy worrying the more i read about syptoms of lymphoma i developed them i started itching like crazy afte the biopsy it all went away. sometimes your mind can get the best of you try to focus on positive things.
i wish you the best
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Thank you very much for responding.  I am going for another MRI this one is for the lymph node on my left collar bone area.  My doctors will then decide on a biopsy. I have lost another 9 lbs. in 11 days. without trying (65 total).  i am so very tired. now my left breast seems to be swelling also.  no pain, only itching. everything happening to me seems to be concentrated on my left side.  strange.  i wish i could get more answers sooner. Again, thankyou very much for your responnse, it means alot to me. I am not afraid of the worst and am hoping for the best. i just don't want to be "the person that waited too long".

all my regards
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Hello,
I am feeling so sorry to read about your illness.

The swollen lymph nodes that you have can have varied causes which might range from just a non specific infection to something really serious. The fact that they have been there for more than a year and the weight loss coupled with it makes the cause of enlargement tilt a bit towards something much more than a simple infection leading to lymph nodes enlargement.

It is really good that you are getting lymph node biopsy done but may I say that I fear you might require few more tests like CT scan of the concerned regions as well as few blood tests to come to a definite conclusion as to what is the cause of such enlargement.

Kepp me in loop.

Regards.
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