Last year I started losing weight without trying (lost 8kg in total over a 6 wk period) and started feeling really lousy, like I had the 'flu but without the sore throat. I was tired all the time too and my back and neck were aching. The doc noticed some enlarged lymph nodes in my neck, which I hadn't even noticed myself. I had an ultrasound and was diagnosed with 'cervical lymphadenopathy'. There were also some slightly larger nodes in my left armpit. As I had breast cancer 11 years previously when I was 25, it was first thought it had returned and I was sent off for tests, including blood tests, all came back 'normal'. I was then tested for every other viral/bacterial/infectious disease and again, all tests were negative. Then I started having dizzy spells and heart palpitations. That was Nov/Dec. It's now March and the nodes have gotten bigger and now there's a hard lump in the nodes in my groin. What is going on? My sister had Hodgkins when she was 21 - could it be that?
2007-03-12 18:51:48 · 4 answers · asked by gracicate83 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
my brother also was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at age 38, a year after my own dx - his was rare for his age group, like mine was. 3 of us in one family. We come from an area that was sprayed with DDT too....
2007-03-12 19:23:17 · update #1
I've had itchiness and a few nights when I've woken up sweaty as well.
2007-03-13 11:42:12 · update #2
I'd go back to your doctor and make sure Lymphoma can be definitively ruled out. Any itching? Night sweats?
Here's the best info on Lymphoma:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
2007-03-13 06:46:40 · answer #1 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you need to see your MD and get some anti-anxiety medication. Then follow the procedures he recommends. It sounds like you have some sort of disease other than any of the common cancers. Depending on the results of diagnostic procedures you will be treated, if necessary. but get going. Early Dx & Rx means better prognosis.
2007-03-12 19:02:49 · answer #2 · answered by syrious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your family history is well a big part you said you had cancer have you gone back to your doctor for your follow up? it could be something so small that your bodys is fighting and the white blood cells arent enough for the lab work to pick up on. then again not to scare you put i would get it checked out just to be on the save side either youll know what you have or you know its not that. and be at ease
2007-03-12 18:58:25 · answer #3 · answered by Brenda A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor to check autoimmune disorders.
2007-03-12 19:01:45 · answer #4 · answered by furijen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋