Many swollen lymph nodes

hi I am 18 years old. I have many swollen lymph nodes on my body. I have 2 above my collar bone, and some in my abdomen. I have had my first biopsy and am very nervous about this. Is it possible that it is a viral infection or do I have hodgkins? I guess I will find out soon. Any thoughts?

Submitted by shana on Thu, 12/18/2008 - 20:19.

Hi Ira,

You probably have received your biopsy results by now, and I hope that it was just a viral infection. If it was not, just know that typically HL is very treatable. You will get through this.

All the best to you,
Shana

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