Lymphoma concern?

[rob2813]

Hi, a few months back I was diagnosed with tonsilitis and the treatment there was all fine. I recently realised my right tonsil and lymph node were swollen with cold symptoms and was told I have tonsilitis again and I am now on antibiotics. Blood test for glandular fever came back negative. My concern is that my swollen tonsil and lymph node may have been like this for a long time without realisation and I have also seen dark spots on my tonsil now that I am on the medication but have read that it is a good sign showing that it is working. I am 15 years old and I am silly enough to search up everything, and the whole lymph node/tonsil swelling thing leads me to lymphoma and cancer. Should I be worried about this right now? the only other symptoms is a little fatigue but only happens after hardly any sleep so there is reason. No night sweats, still eating normal, and no weight loss and feeling fine. Doc says that if problems with lymph node persist I will get an ultra sound. Is that a good option? Forgot to add that both tonsil/lymph node are not painful and dont give me any problems.Ill be happy to give any more info.

Thanks

[rob2813]

Thank you so much for the advice! I will be going tomorrow to my main family doctor for a second opinion since he knows my history etc. I'll also ask about all the other options.

My antibiotics have made me feel better and gotten rid of my cold symptoms but the enlarged tonsil and swollen lymph node is still there. Knowing that it is rare gives me some comfort, but with me I am always worrying.

Just another question, with the blood test my doctor said that I have had glandular fever in the past so is it possible that I could still have the symptoms such as the enlarged tonsil/lymph node from then?

Thanks again for the reply.

[Mochadelicious]

An ultrasound is a good option.  It's one of several tools they can use to see if it's something serious.  Other options are scans (CAT, PET or MRI), and blood tests.  However, the only way to know for sure if it's lymphoma is with a biopsy, but doctors often use these tools to first comfirm or rule out thier suspicions.

I don't think you should be too concerned about this yet.  I'd wait and see how you respond to all the antibiotics.  I will say that lymphoma is quite rare in someone your age (however not impossible).