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Swollen lymph node

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    • June 20, 2017 at 9:35 pm
    NSNewf
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      I am currently 3a declared NED following negative path and PET in March. I had a functional neck dissection done on my left side and was declared NED. I noticed a swollen node on my right side just below my ear. I had followup with Dermatologist yesterday and he did not seem concerned. My next appointment is with ENT in October. Should Ilook to get into ENT early?  Do you think this is an area of concern?

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        • June 20, 2017 at 9:46 pm
        jennunicorn
        Participant

          Since neck lymph nodes get swollen for even the healthiest people, it's hard to say. But, you should get another scan before Oct, typical scan interval is every 3 months for the first year… so do you have a scan scheduled soon?

            • June 20, 2017 at 9:49 pm
            NSNewf
            Participant

              I am in Canada so scanning is not as frequent as us. I am expecting a CT in September. 

              • June 20, 2017 at 10:37 pm
              jennunicorn
              Participant

                I see. I would want to know sooner rather than later if this is just a regular reactive lymph node or if there's something more to it. 

              • June 21, 2017 at 11:48 am
              SABKLYN
              Participant

                If the doctor treating you is not a melanoma specilaist, you might want to consult with a dermatologist that is.  Most people on the board would recommend having a melanoma specialist in any case to manage your treatment.

                • June 21, 2017 at 2:24 pm
                Scooby123
                Participant

                  Hi I had a node like a pea size under my ear it did not go down. They did not scan me watch and wait due to completed ippi. I had a brain met a year later . So not to worry you but if you can push for scan or biopsy would be better than worrying

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