I have about 4 Lymph nodes in my arm pit for past 4 weeks or so. Also have developed small lymph nodes in my neck. Most of the tests have not indicated anything. FNAC indicated reactive lymph node. Though I do not have any other symptoms.

Worried whether this is an indication of Lymphoma. Please suggest.

MP-
Do you mean that you had fine needle aspiration performed on one of the lymph nodes?

A PET/CT scan or possibly an X-ray are the tests that could indicate lymphoma. It is not uncommon to be symptom-free in the early stages of lymphoma.

Ross

Hi Ross,

That's right. I had got fine needle aspiration done a couple of times and each time it indicated a reactive node.

Now I have also got some nodes in neck area and one in the collar bone.

I also have severe itching in complete neck area. Something that feels deep in the skin but does not go away. This itching has been for more than 2 years and keeps on going and coming back.

In case it is early stage for lymphoma, is it possible to have swollen lymph nodes in more than one area in the early stages.

Doctors have suggested wait and watch approach but I am very concerned because of family history and the swelling spreading into other areas.

MP

Hi, the needle biopsy is probably sufficient to tell you that you're ok, but if you're really concerned you should get a 2nd opinion and ask for a PET scan. Good luck my friend....