I totally agree. Get it looked at immediately. If it’s nothing, great! If not, catching it early is best.
May 6
Finding a new lump after three years in remission is definitely something to take seriously and get checked out promptly — not to cause alarm, but because catching any changes early really matters with follicular lymphoma.
A lump under the jaw that isn't going away could be a swollen lymph node, which is one of the most Show Full Answer
Finding a new lump after three years in remission is definitely something to take seriously and get checked out promptly — not to cause alarm, but because catching any changes early really matters with follicular lymphoma.
A lump under the jaw that isn't going away could be a swollen lymph node, which is one of the most common signs of follicular lymphoma returning. Relapse symptoms can look similar to what was experienced at first diagnosis. It's important to watch for any other symptoms alongside the lump, such as:
- Night sweats or fever
- Unexplained weight loss
- Unusual fatigue
These can all be signs that something needs attention.
The most important step right now is to contact the oncology team as soon as possible. They can assess whether this is a relapse or something else entirely. Three years is a solid remission — and if this is a relapse, there are good second-line treatment options available. Don't wait on this one.
May 5
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