Hello My name is Catherine. I'm 32 married with 2 little boys aged 4 and 7. I was diagnosed with stage 3b bowel cancer in 2017. I had most of my bowel removed and 3 months of chemotherapy. I have been trying my best to enjoy my life and consider myself lucky that I'm here today. Last month I found a lump in my neck. The dr said my lymph node may be swallon after having had chicken pox. I was on antibiotics in November as well for a chest infection and then came down with another cold after the chicken pox . I'm going back to my gp tomorrow because the lump is still there possibly a little worse (according to my husband). I'll probably contact my oncologist too but I just needed to say this. I'm freaking out of it's a secondary cancer. I've been tired and my appetite has changed. I hope I'm just being paranoid but I can't help stress over any new symptoms I experience. All my bloods and ct scans have been clear although bone density looks low for my age (perhaps due to the chemotherapy). I just don't know what I will do if it is the worst case. Any words would be appreciated right now 😞
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