Possible swollen lymph node in groin

[Sarah2508]

Hi all,

I was doing my lymph node checks and think I might have found something. I was diagnosed with stage one melanoma on my right lower leg last fall. The dermatologists had told me if I feel something like a small hard lump the size of a pea during my node checks I should be concerned and follow up. I think I feel this on my right side. Could I be wrong? Has anyone had this and what did it feel like? I plan to follow up immediately, do I go to my dermatologist or my primary MD? Would the next steps automatically be sentinel node biopsy?

I’m frantically worried and didn’t know where to turn. Any advice is helpful!

Sarah

[DeniseHairy]

Hello Sarah. Sorry to hear you are going through this. Yes. Get it checked. I had similar situation and followed up with surgeon. It was stage three melanoma which has since been surgically removed. I am currently going thru immunotherapy.