I had a ct scan yesterday and got the results today. I have enlarged left axillary lymph nodes, largest measuring 19x14 mm, previously subcentimeter and measured 10x8.5. Enlarged left subpectoral lymph nodes are identified.
Nothing on the right side. I had a covid vacine about 2-3 weeks ago.
The oncologist called right away to schedule and ultrasound for further evaluation and to determine if we have a 'hot spot'....
I survived renal and endometrial cancers for about 10 years. Then this past year was diagnosed with CLL and told I have probably had it for 2+ years and am in watch and wait.
While I am relieved there is no new cancer I am a bit concerned about this development and am hoping it is due to the covid vac. My ultrasound is scheduled for the 21st of this month.
I thought I could relax but now I am concerned about this new development.
Any words of comfort or otherwise? Thank you for being such a super great group that I can trust to come to for information.....
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Even in healthy folk, raised lymph nodes are a reported symptom from COVID-19 boosters, but they return to the normal size after a few weeks. Other community members have also reported temporarily swollen armpit/axillary nodes. Swelling armpit nodes is actually a good sign, because the germinal centers of our lymph nodes is where our B and T cells multiply (causing the swelling) and interact to produce mature B cells (plasma cells) that churn out the COVID-19 specific antibodies that should reduce the severity of any subsequent COVID-19 infection.
It's good that you have a proactive medical support team. You might be wondering on the 21st whether it's worth proceeding with your ultrasound!
Within a few days of my diagnosis my white count was 20K ( reached 225k before I needed treatment). My scans showed enlarged lymphadenopathy throughout my chest, abdomen and pelvis. I also had them in my neck.
Hopefully your lymph node is just part of your chronic lymphocytic leukemia!
Well once the oncologist knew I recently had a covid shot he said 'that explains everything' andmy ultrasound was cancelled and postponed for 2 months to get a base line evaluation and to be sure it has gone down...I was greatly relieved. however, I also know, especially after this week, that this bumps in the road are all part of cancer of any type. You take a test, you get good news or bad news...you learn to deal with it somehow....I hope Thanks all for your kind words and understanding. I am still kind of new to this new game of CLL.....
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Thanks all for your kind words and understanding. I am still kind of new to this new game of CLL.....
MRD Negative with significantly enlarged lymph nodes
Do they ever remove enlarged lymph nodes?
CLL and Breast Lymph nodes
Borderline prominent lymph nodes
