Is this lymphoma?
Question:
Neck just below jaw on left side: Just under an inch in length
Neck just below jaw on right side: About 1/2 an inch in length
Under chin: About 1/3-1/2 an inch in length
Groin left side: 3/4 an inch in length
A few on in groin on right side: varying 1/4-1/2 inch
I've already visited my doctor about this (about 2 months ago) and he had me do a blood test which came back fine.
They haven't gone down and the ones on the sides of my neck are new to me (might have been there before and I didn't notice).
Other than that I feel fine, perfectly healthy and run 3-6 miles 5 days a week without a problem.
Should I be worried?
Answers:
Swollen lymph nodes are relatively common in numerous conditions other than cancer. I'd say you might have mono if it was not for the fact you are able to run distances without any problem. You do not mention any other typical symptoms of lymphoma. You are not exhausted, having night sweats, losing weight, having fevers or itching terribly. I'm guessing you do not have lymphoma however you should follow up on the swollen lymph nodes with your Dr. Something is going on but I seriously doubt that it is lymphoma.
the obvious answer is go back to your doctor.there is nothing else to say.
No, I used to have those off and on when I was your age. Most often they signify that your body is doing its job of fighting infection and keeping you well. Since it has been two months when you first told the doctor, you might want to make another appointment so that he can compare new test results to the older test results. That will either alert the doctor to any possible problems or just give you peace of mind that you are all right and it's a part of growing.
You don't have cancer, you might have mono or some other low grade infections, but they can be perfectly normal even if they are prominent. I would say continue to follow up with your doctor at regular 6 mos to 1 yr intervals, unless you have a sudden 10 - 20 lb drop in your weight at which point seek immediate attention.
By the way I believe with lymphoma you will have 1 very prominent node, not several semi-prominent as you are describing.
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