Swollen lymph node away from primary site

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    • February 15, 2012 at 2:47 pm
    katiebird
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      It's been a while but I'm back with a question. My primary was Stage 1B  on my left thigh in the summer of 08. SNB and WLE were both all clear and I've had clear check ups regularly since then other than one spot on my left calf that required just removing the skin around the site to be safe. Can't remember now what that procedure is called!

      It's been a while but I'm back with a question. My primary was Stage 1B  on my left thigh in the summer of 08. SNB and WLE were both all clear and I've had clear check ups regularly since then other than one spot on my left calf that required just removing the skin around the site to be safe. Can't remember now what that procedure is called!

      Fast forward to a month ago, I noticed a small lump right below my left jaw bone. At first I thought it was a pimple but it never really went away. The nurse at the school I work at checked and said it was a swollen lymph node. I'm sure I've had swollen lymph nodes before but I've never known it. This has been over a month now and I'm wondering if it's something worth getting checked out, and if so by whom? Do I go to my PCP or my dermatologist? I'm sure it's something totally unrelated to my melanoma but that thought is always lingering in the back of my  mind.

      Thanks

      Kate

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        • February 15, 2012 at 5:59 pm
        ElaineLinn
        Participant

          Kate

          I also started out as 1b , but 1 year later it moved to the hymnodies in my neck. Yours may be totally nothing but please get it checked out , go to your dermatologist and he will send you to the right  person. But get it checked out!

            • February 15, 2012 at 7:34 pm
            katiebird
            Participant

              Thanks so much for the reply Elaine. I took your advice and called my dermatologist. I  have an appointment tomorrow and that kind of freaks me out! It normally takes several weeks to get in to see him. I'll look on the bright side and assume the reason I was on hold for so long was because the person with the 4:!5 appointment was calling to cancel and they slid me right in!

              I'll update tomorrow to let you know what he advises.

               

              Kate

              • February 15, 2012 at 7:34 pm
              katiebird
              Participant

                Thanks so much for the reply Elaine. I took your advice and called my dermatologist. I  have an appointment tomorrow and that kind of freaks me out! It normally takes several weeks to get in to see him. I'll look on the bright side and assume the reason I was on hold for so long was because the person with the 4:!5 appointment was calling to cancel and they slid me right in!

                I'll update tomorrow to let you know what he advises.

                 

                Kate

                • February 16, 2012 at 1:20 am
                ElaineLinn
                Participant

                  So glad that you did this Kate and I will say a prayer for you that it is nothing but an infection!!

                  • February 16, 2012 at 1:20 am
                  ElaineLinn
                  Participant

                    So glad that you did this Kate and I will say a prayer for you that it is nothing but an infection!!

                    • February 16, 2012 at 1:20 am
                    ElaineLinn
                    Participant

                      So glad that you did this Kate and I will say a prayer for you that it is nothing but an infection!!

                      • February 17, 2012 at 3:35 pm
                      katiebird
                      Participant

                        Wanted to update. I saw my dermatologist yesterday afternoon and he thinks it's nothing to worry about. In his opinon it's a salivary gland and not a lymph node and either way he says it doesn't feel like something that would warrent further investigation. He said it felt soft and not hard and firm like something that would be suspicious.

                        He said to keep an eye on it and to check in again if I notice changes or it does not go away.

                        • February 17, 2012 at 3:35 pm
                        katiebird
                        Participant

                          Wanted to update. I saw my dermatologist yesterday afternoon and he thinks it's nothing to worry about. In his opinon it's a salivary gland and not a lymph node and either way he says it doesn't feel like something that would warrent further investigation. He said it felt soft and not hard and firm like something that would be suspicious.

                          He said to keep an eye on it and to check in again if I notice changes or it does not go away.

                          • February 17, 2012 at 9:09 pm
                          ElaineLinn
                          Participant

                            That is great news, I am so happy for you! 

                            • February 17, 2012 at 9:09 pm
                            ElaineLinn
                            Participant

                              That is great news, I am so happy for you! 

                              • February 17, 2012 at 9:09 pm
                              ElaineLinn
                              Participant

                                That is great news, I am so happy for you! 

                                • February 17, 2012 at 3:35 pm
                                katiebird
                                Participant

                                  Wanted to update. I saw my dermatologist yesterday afternoon and he thinks it's nothing to worry about. In his opinon it's a salivary gland and not a lymph node and either way he says it doesn't feel like something that would warrent further investigation. He said it felt soft and not hard and firm like something that would be suspicious.

                                  He said to keep an eye on it and to check in again if I notice changes or it does not go away.

                                  • February 15, 2012 at 7:34 pm
                                  katiebird
                                  Participant

                                    Thanks so much for the reply Elaine. I took your advice and called my dermatologist. I  have an appointment tomorrow and that kind of freaks me out! It normally takes several weeks to get in to see him. I'll look on the bright side and assume the reason I was on hold for so long was because the person with the 4:!5 appointment was calling to cancel and they slid me right in!

                                    I'll update tomorrow to let you know what he advises.

                                     

                                    Kate

                                  • February 15, 2012 at 5:59 pm
                                  ElaineLinn
                                  Participant

                                    Kate

                                    I also started out as 1b , but 1 year later it moved to the hymnodies in my neck. Yours may be totally nothing but please get it checked out , go to your dermatologist and he will send you to the right  person. But get it checked out!

                                    • February 15, 2012 at 5:59 pm
                                    ElaineLinn
                                    Participant

                                      Kate

                                      I also started out as 1b , but 1 year later it moved to the hymnodies in my neck. Yours may be totally nothing but please get it checked out , go to your dermatologist and he will send you to the right  person. But get it checked out!

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