My mom (45yrs) just recently developed a huge lump in the side of her neck,, ( huge!!) and then it seemed likeout of nowhere, she got 2 more not as huge lumps on the side and back of the neck,, now within 1 1/2 days a huge tennis ball size lump appeared on her head, with another one on it's way?... she's always tired, very skinny ( more than usual) but she is also a single parent of 4 kids with 2 small kids at home. We live in a small town with the crappiest health care and like everywhere limited doctors.. so if anyone has any suggestions or thoughts please share them. but please, be nice no rude or harsh remarks
2007-02-07 07:21:46 · 6 answers · asked by mandylinn 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
this all came out about 2 weeks after she got jumped, approx 3 mnths ago. but i did some research and it lookes like it is in the deep cervical lymph node( the large lump on side/middle of the neck, and the tennis ball sized lump is on the base of the head, i'm thinking it's the occipital node?.
2007-02-07 07:58:41 · update #1
she also has a fever of 103
2007-02-07 08:02:14 · update #2
GET TO A DOCTOR. Wherever you have to go, or whatever you have to do, you cannot allow this thing to grow and not be checked. There are other things it could be besides cancer, but you need to know for sure. She is starting out exactly like I did. Any itching? night sweats?
Here is the best site for Lymphoma info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes to you and your mom
2007-02-08 00:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lymph nodes often swell in one location when a problem such as an injury, infection, or tumor develops in or near the lymph node. Which lymph nodes are swollen can help identify the problem.
The glands on either side of the neck, under the jaw, or behind the ears commonly swell when you have a cold or sore throat. Glands can also swell following an injury, such as a cut or bite, near the gland or when a tumor or infection occurs in the mouth, head, or neck.
Glands in the armpit (axillary lymph nodes) may swell from an injury or infection to the arm or hand. A rare cause of axillary swelling may be breast cancer or lymphoma.
The lymph nodes in the groin (femoral or inguinal lymph nodes) may swell from an injury or infection in the foot, leg, groin, or genitals. In rare cases, testicular cancer, lymphoma, or melanoma may cause a lump in this area.
Glands above the collarbone (supraclavicular lymph nodes) may swell from an infection or tumor in the areas of the lungs, breasts, neck, or abdomen.
Common sites for swollen lymph nodes include the neck, groin, and underarms.
2007-02-07 07:32:39 · answer #2 · answered by niesy l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear about this, but it sounds like lymph node cancer.
Actually it could also be cellulitits......an infection in the lymph nodes. She needs to get it treated if it is this because the infection can spread to the spinal cord or the brain. My son got this on the node under his right chin and had very high fevers. Doctors are very cautious with the nodes around the head area because they can spread to more sensitive areas. My son spent a week in hospital and had to take pretty strong antibiotics to get rid of it. Any how get her to a hospital.
2007-02-07 07:29:34 · answer #3 · answered by Eldude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enlarged lymph nodes can be caused by many problems.
Common causes can be
* Infectious mononucleosis (behind the ears or neck)
* Rubella, also known as German measles (behind the ears)
* Tuberculosis (above the collar bone)
* Mumps (salivary glands)
* Ear infections or sore throat (neck glands, sometimes)
* Infection in the scalp (behind the ears or in back of the head)
* Impacted tooth (swollen gums)
More serious causes are HIV disease or AIDS; cat-scratch fever; juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; serum sickness; leukemia; Hodgkin’s disease; non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma; canker sores; drugs (such as phenytoin); typhoid vaccination; salivary duct stones. Any persistently swollen lymph gland requires careful diagnostic study.
If they are as big as you described, she nees to see a doctor NOW.
2007-02-07 07:32:30 · answer #4 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May want to get this inspected quickly. Lymph nodes fight off infection. They can be swollen d/t a localized infection or d/t something more serious like cancer. Needs testing done, wouldn't wait for things to possibly get worse.
2007-02-07 07:32:06 · answer #5 · answered by Kyle K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Telephone Dr. Dean Edell
between I:00PM & 2:00PM Pacific Standard time Mon - Friday
and discuss. Telephone number is 415-548-TALK. Best of luck. His
advice is FREE> His program has been on radio 25+years.
2007-02-07 07:38:48 · answer #6 · answered by 360 Guy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋