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bjj · 04-02-2006, 08:14 AM

Hi

I have two HER2+ results - one negative and one positive. I am assuming I am HER2 positive.

January 2005 I had 16-18mm breast cancer lump removed. It was Grade 2, ER+, axillary nodes were clear. I had radiotherapy, no chemo, no Herceptin.

I had a lump appear on my neck a few months ago. At my annual checkup my consultant said that it was a swollen lymph node. Since then 3 more lymph nodes have become swollen in my neck. My skin is in a mess because tamoxifen makes me itch and I have scratched myself raw in parts. I think the lymph nodes may have become swollen because of this - that's what I keep telling myself anyway. All the swollen neck lymph nodes are on the side that I had cancer.

Should I panic?!! Should I go back to my oncologist?!! Has anyone else experienced this.

Thanks

bjj

04-02-2006, 08:14 AM	#1
bjj Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 36	Swollen Neck lymph nodes Hi I have two HER2+ results - one negative and one positive. I am assuming I am HER2 positive. January 2005 I had 16-18mm breast cancer lump removed. It was Grade 2, ER+, axillary nodes were clear. I had radiotherapy, no chemo, no Herceptin. I had a lump appear on my neck a few months ago. At my annual checkup my consultant said that it was a swollen lymph node. Since then 3 more lymph nodes have become swollen in my neck. My skin is in a mess because tamoxifen makes me itch and I have scratched myself raw in parts. I think the lymph nodes may have become swollen because of this - that's what I keep telling myself anyway. All the swollen neck lymph nodes are on the side that I had cancer. Should I panic?!! Should I go back to my oncologist?!! Has anyone else experienced this. Thanks bjj