Christine,
I'm 44, and I appreciate your response. The lymph node is in the supraclavicular area and is actually larger than a golf ball. To my understanding this is never good at least at my age. The lymph node is on the same side as my tongue and throat pain which would is definitely a concern. Until this point, I had no confirmed lymph node swelling by any test. This is quite worrisome and trying not to think about it, haven't googled but did talk to my GP who is very concerned. I sent a pic to him and his first response was "wow." It is what it is but we all know this is one of the worst areas for lymph node swelling especially that large.
Thanks for your comment and keep me in your thoughts

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