Hi there,

This is my first post, but was hoping for some input on my current situation?

Nine months ago I found a small hard immobile lump in my neck... went to the doctor and he ordered an ultrasound, which came back inconclusive (two lumps found which could be lymph nodes or possibly benign salivary gland tumour).

I had a follow up ultrasound a month later, which said a similar thing (not a great deal of change). The doctor was going to leave it at that, but I asked for a FNA (owing to a family history of lymphoma - four members of my extended family)....

Fast forward a few months... the FNA results have come back inconclusive too... they found a third lump (similar in appearance to the first two) and confirmed that they are lymph nodes. The radiologists report stated 'no malignancy detected, but can't rule out small cell lymphoma'.

My doctor is of the opinion that I should let it rest... if there is any change I should go back and see him; if they get bigger he may consider sending me to a specialist next year.

If the FNA can't rule out lymphoma, surely further investigation now is a good idea?

I'm confused and not sure what to do next... does anyone have any suggestions or has anyone been in a similar situation?

Thank-you so much for reading.

Best wishes,

Jillian