Many thanks to all who replied to my post at the start of the month, yes, already at the end of the month ! strange how our relationship with time changes after we have looked this in the eye ... My ENT doc thinks that this small lump I became aware of on my neck is, in fact, a thickened tendon, she says that as my neck is very slender, I can indeed feel things very acutely, but most importantly she didnt feel any need to be worried, just for good measure I was sent for ultrasound and the radiologist confirmed he saw no sign of enlarged lymph nodes. I feel much better about that and reallly appreciate your responses and indeed that much needed support one gets from a group liek this one. thanks Suzy