Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum. I have had a swollen level II lymph node on my neck stable at 1.8 cm for 18 months- 3 different sonograms. I've had three scopes at 2 different ENTs where nothing could be seen visually. I finally pushed for a FNA from one, whereas the other wanted me to have a MRI first. I'm waiting for appts for both. I just started pushing for more testing when I recently was diagnosed with HPV 16 by a gyn. I am pretty sure I know exactly when I became HPV 16 positive- 2 1/2 years ago, where as my neck swelling on my left side began 1 1/2 years ago.

Anyhow, I'm in panic mode and could use some advice. I do live a little over an hour from John Hopkins, but I also have read about many posters having good experience at MD Anderson. Any advice?

By the way - I'm 45 with a 21 year old and so mad at myself for getting into the situation.