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I had my first 3 month appointment witness my hematologist/ oncologist. Although blood work declined still on W & W. Next appointment in 4 months this time unless symptoms present themselves. (Fevers, night sweats,headaches)

I presently have swollen lymph nodes in the neck and clavicle. CT showed nodes in abdomen region but he said not troublesome. I mentioned my tender nodes, he said cancer nodes don’t hurt. Whatever! I know I have mini jelly bean size things under my arm that are tender. So I wait!

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I have seen many posts about nodes that hurt over the years.

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Wendy328 in reply to MsLockYourPosts

I have too. It just must be an important thing to him. It is probably a minor symptom.

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Wendy328 in reply to MsLockYourPosts

I meant not important to him.

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cllady01Former Volunteer in reply to Wendy328

Wendy, if you click on the "v" beside "Reply" it is a drop-down and you can edit your post rather than have to post again.

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BeckyLUSA

Enlarged lymph nodes can hurt!!!! I hate doctors who do not take us seriously!!!!!

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fell

Hi Wendy,

I have had quite painful nodes under my arms the size of golf balls that were tender, ached and burned. I assume the location of the nodes is a factor (sleeping on them, friction from my arms while walking, bra, etc.) Stay away from deodorant/anti perspirant or any clothing that rubs against them for awhile and see if that helps.

Wishing you all the best.

I hope you are going to a CLL specialist. If not, maybe it’s time for a second opinion. Your doctor is full of himself if he doesn’t believe swollen lymph nodes can hurt. While on W&W it would be a good idea to find someone who takes you seriously before you need treatment. Mine were extremely tender before treatment. Best of luck. Sally

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