One single swollen node?

[Emilychazza]

For atleast a year ive had a swollen node just below my jaw which aches and can get quite uncomfortable. I have been to the doctor who said to go back in 3 weeks. I did that on the 23rd dec, and he felt it again, looked at my salivary glands too said they were fine however that my swollen gland felt firm. It moves, but he said it feels like a jelly bean rather than a jelly baby! He mentioned cancer to me since i am not ill with an infection amd has referred me on to the ent specialists.

Im terrified. Could this mean cancer? I havent felt right in nearly 2 years with weird bowel changes and pains throughout my body.

[Shay13xO]

Hi Ive just joined and I know I'm probably posting on the wrong part, but just curious, I've always had a wee small lump under my chin it's always been there as far as I know anyway. Until around New Years Eve night my lip piercing was accidentally hit which left my lip very sore and swollen next morning I notice that the lump under my chin had gotten bigger. I took the piercing out the swelling went down it's still a bit sore at the top of my bottom lip and slightly yellow around the whole where the piercing had been. The lump is quite hard moves slightly to the left side and is situated a little to the left, it's not sore but can be a tad bit sore now when I move it from moving it continuously, Just wondering if anyone can give me some answers, as I'm bad with anxiety and everything freaks me out and my brain goes into over drive, I'm generally very healthy always have been
All replies are much appreciated
Thank you

[Shay13xO]

Hi Ive just joined and I know I'm probably posting on the wrong part, but just curious, I've always had a wee small lump under my chin it's always been there as far as I know anyway. Until around New Years Eve night my lip piercing was accidentally hit which left my lip very sore and swollen next morning I notice that the lump under my chin had gotten bigger. I took the piercing out the swelling went down it's still a bit sore at the top of my bottom lip and slightly yellow around the whole where the piercing had been. The lump is quite hard moves slightly to the left side and is situated a little to the left, it's not sore but can be a tad bit sore now when I move it from moving it continuously, Just wondering if anyone can give me some answers, as I'm bad with anxiety and everything freaks me out and my brain goes into over drive, I'm generally very healthy always have been
All replies are much appreciated
Thank you

[Emilychazza]

Well infact i do actually have hashimotos which is an autoimmune disease. However i have had my thyroid felt and the doctor said it was fine.

I get acid reflux most days however, and a weird feeling in the top left side of my stomach under my ribs (swollen spleen??)  with some bowel issues.. is this pointing to cancer at all?

[Emilychazza]

Ive just found another big lymph node on the back of my neck on the same side this one doesnt move and doesnt hurt! I it feels solid..im absolutely terrified that this could be cancer!

[Ken_PA]

With this new development, I'd call the ENT in hopes of getting your appointment moved to a sooner date. The odds are still in favor of not-cancer, though -- especially at your young age and in light of your history which seems to point to an immune system cause.

[Emilychazza]

Could any type of cancer cause an ache in the gland and swelling? My doctor didnt even know what it was and why its swollen and hard! It moves though. Is that a good thing?

[Ken_PA]

"Could any type of cancer cause an ache in the gland and swelling?" Yes, pain can happen from lymphoma nodes but rarely.

Being movable is good because alternatively when lymphoma grows through a node, everything becomes stuck to the surrounding tissue.

A node can become firm when there is scar tissue that's formed inside, called fibrosis, from inflammation.

[Ken_PA]

Hi, the main thing to keep in mind for now is that the non-cancer causes are more likely than any cancer. Also, lymphoma usually isn't painful like yours is.

[Emilychazza]

Just to add, i had a full blood count done recently and nothing came up that was bad apparently.