Australians have 'startlingly' low awareness of controllable dementia risk factors

 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-29/dementia-alzheimers-risk-factors-women/106731056

We need to be much more  aware of memory issues and loss than we are, menopause is also one thing to alert us as we enter this phase of life, as we can become forgetful due to menopause. Diet, insomnia and stress play major factor in our health and must not be neglected. It starts when we are young and sets a pattern throughout our lives, nutrition is the key factor in maintaining our overall health and wellbeing, avoiding junk foods and processed foods as much as possible. We are what we eat after all. 

Hereditary diseases are not necessarily a deciding factor in our lives but bring an awareness to remind us that by eating healthy, we may be able to avoid serious diseases. We need to move away from a modern lifestyle where we get addicted to convenience foods and take away foods that are unhealthy. Mediterranean and Asian diets are more beneficial compared to deep fried foods. Prior to World War Two we ate more nutritious foods in the western world if finance permitted. So if we could get back to basic foods, with a healthy balance of fresh fruits and vegetables and a small portion of meats daily, this may be helpful in avoiding high cholesterol and poor nutrition along with daily exercise. 

We have more to gain by eating a variety of healthy foods according to our financial situation. Portion control as well as eating healthy foods from a variety of ethnic groups,  which adds variety to our palate. The key is avoiding unhealthy foods and regular fresh fruits and vegetables, sometimes we may need supplements when something is out of season through winter. Keep up with fish oils and vitamins such as zinc, magnesium and vitamins A, B, C and D that fortify our immune system and general wellbeing when certain foods are unavailable. Make sure you have regular blood tests done to ensure you are not deficient in any vitamins and minerals, and a general health assessment. 

Less time on social media is also important for cognitive health. Spend time on improving your critical thinking skills and learning something new every day. Read books more than relying on the internet, interacting with people in your community, even just small talk and making the effort to say hello to shopkeepers makes a difference. Being alone is mentally unhealthy and leads to depression and mental decline. Many people are turning to meditation, yoga and t’ai chi to help with their mental wellbeing. Finding what works for you is part of your journey so go with what works for you and work with your medical professionals to obtain the best possible outcome for you. 

Resident's driveway act sparks urgent warning to Aussies over silent garden killer: 'Worse than your worst enemy'

 https://au.news.yahoo.com/residents-driveway-act-sparks-urgent-warning-to-aussies-over-silent-garden-killer-worse-than-your-worst-enemy-232700202.html?fbclid=IwZmRpZBZQMBPNK5gg4ra3fzmDYc7DWBIVtJ2DZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTczODQ3NjQyNjcwMzcwAAEe6GmGrS42E38k2FjhsofGX82pGd9fBWeDJcltrt19Cr4vyx7Yyp514yd_NMI_aem_-yo1agWfQ4Dj-rOQLDcQng

Wow, Meloidosis  this is something that many gardeners overlook, even myself. Something so easily prevented by wearing the correct protection that would save your life. There are so many different bacteria lurking in the environment that are often not considered until disaster strikes. This lady was extremely lucky.

Please share this news article with your family and friends, you may just save a life. It’s not just spiders , snakes and other critters we need to protect ourselves from but the earth and potting mix too which is known for legionnaires disease. 

Well, you outlasted me. Congratulations’: Former SA attorney-general shares his Parkinson’s battle

 https://www.indailysa.com.au/news/just-in/2026/02/16/well-you-outlasted-me-congratulations-former-sa-attorney-generals-shares-his-parkinsons-battle

Interesting news article after reading the previous post. Getting old is not for cissies that’s for sure, and illness can happen to anyone. My father in law had this disease but I don’t know how long he had it for or if he was on medication. It wasn’t something he spoke about, and I just hope that my husband is not going to have this one day. It’s only a small percentage of people that inherit from a family member. But the risk is double if you have a parent or sibling with Parkinson’s. 

I do feel that our health is much better with exercise and a healthy diet without processed foods, but for many that can be quite difficult to do, due to the high cost of living nowadays. 

'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' - drug side effects tearing families apart

 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clym0g4rlr2o

Wow, Absolutely shocking side effects from Parkinson’s disease medication, and this is not the only news article about this. 

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Dementia cases surge in Australia prompting urgent calls for action

 https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/wellbeing/dementia-cases-surge-in-australia-prompting-urgent-calls-for-action/news-story/75bd23adb01e82bd3bd7f95607c95ad0

Are some doctors really thick or just arrogant pigs? Childhood dementia exists as well as early adult dementia, so why are some doctors so ignorant of early adult dementia in the 30's and 40's age group or even 50's. It shows a lack of knowledge on the disease on their part. Do they even bother keeping up with medical research and discoveries? 

Hazel Hawke, wife of the late Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, was diagnosed with this terrible disease early too, and that was well publicised in the media although she was in her early 60’s. This seems to me like the usual misogyny and arrogance in the way women are treated by doctors, speaking from personal experience. 

Doctors need to be reminded that age is irrelevant when it comes to dementia, never assume anything because that is how serious mistakes happen. It’s more prudent to check out the patient thoroughly than end up being sued. 

Recently in the news menopause has been linked to dementia too, I myself have been seeing a gerontologist for memory loss and loss of speech. That was put down to stress, but I didn’t feel that was correct. I feel the tests are not good enough and need to be updated. 

 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qpp1g5ylvo Menopause link to dementia 

Fibromyalgia has an effect on the memory too, and I have had fibromyalgia for over 20 years. So I have been very mindful, no pun intended of the fact that dementia is on the rise and most people my age will have this terrible disease. The modern diet must play a part in this disease too, so we must rethink what we eat and stop eating processed foods. Perhaps a closer look at for ever chemicals and plastics in our bodies and the effects on the brain too. 

Menopause linked to Alzheimer's-like brain changes

 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qpp1g5ylvo

Ladies please read this because many doctors are unaware of this and stress can make things worse. A healthy diet and limiting junk food, smoking and alcohol consumption may be beneficial as well as getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals in your diet daily. Genetics does also play a part in the risk of Alzheimer’s. Hopefully there will be medical breakthroughs in the next 10 years. This is one of the most terrifying things that can happen to a person, and the heartache for families watching their loved ones suffer. 

AIP Recipe Collection (autoimmune diseases and disorders)

 https://aiprecipecollection.com/blog/

This is a handy blog created by a relative of mine; for recipes for people suffering from autoimmune diseases or disorders. I hope that it is of great assistance to people who are suffering with autoimmune diseases. A lot of work has gone into creating this blog to help others. 

https://aiprecipecollection.com/about/ please read through this ‘about’ page and discover how the blog came about from Gail’s own health battles. With the heart of an angel Gail has been so kind to reach out to others who are suffering to gently lead them to a healthy way of eating and hopefully some healing. 

Please share her blog with people you know that are struggling with their immune system and general health. You may just be the answer to their prayers. 

Warm and fuzzy hugs 🤗 

‘She was like a deer in headlights’: how unskilled radical birthkeepers took hold in Canada

 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/19/she-was-like-a-deer-in-headlights-how-unskilled-radical-birthkeepers-took-hold-in-canada

I am absolutely flabbergasted at this free birthing movement. These women are hell bent on going against the proper health and safety standards, putting their own lives at risk as well as their babies lives at risk. Many women have problems during pregnancy and have life threatening complications for themselves and their babies. How are they going to prevent eclampsia, an umbilical cord around the baby’s neck, no foetal heartbeat, foetal disease, lack of oxygen or blood supply to the baby, detect a detached placenta or anything life threatening to mother and baby? 

 My body just can’t handle pregnancy from the first trimester to birth. My first pregnancy there was a problem with the placenta and I nearly lost my second baby twice. My babies had to be induced and medical intervention because my body can’t go into labor, both births were between 41 and 41.5 weeks.  My third pregnancy lasted 13 weeks, so each pregnancy got harder and harder to sustain. 

Who accepts the ultimate responsibility of the deaths of these poor little babies? Ladies please be very careful with your choices in health care it’s not just your body that you’re responsible for, it’s your baby and what comes after the birth. Hopefully a healthy baby that is free from health disorders, especially preventable ones. You will be the one looking after a disabled child for life if you don’t have proper medical care throughout your pregnancy. 

Pregnancy is not always easy nor perfect whether it is public or private health care or you go into sudden unexpected labor. It’s smart to choose a bonafide medical professional; who is insured and has a good reputation. That said, sometimes the baby arrives unexpectedly and your doctor is not always available for various reasons, but rest assured you will be looked after by a proper medical professional if you’re in a hospital setting. Yes, on the rare occasion something can go wrong, but there are no guarantees in life with anything really. Your safest option is a proper medical doctor and hospital or medical centre with 21 century medical technology and medicine available. 

Thankfully in Australia it is illegal for FB and unregistered midwives. Our midwives are all registered and professional who work within hospitals, clinics and other settings such as your home. 

ASTROLOGY: When is it safe to have surgery?

 https://hekint.org/2020/02/05/blood-under-the-moon-the-role-of-astrology-in-surgery/

https://www.radhikeshdas.com/articles/the-astrology-of-surgery

Please read the links above for information, this is very informative reading and worth keeping in mind. Medical astrology is a highly valuable skill to have and something that I take very seriously. You will see a bibliography at the bottom of the article  in the first link for further information.   

Key things to remember, if possible are, avoid surgery when there is a solar or lunar eclipse, Mars, Moon, Mercury are retrograde, the 1st house ruled by Mars and Aries, which is the first house of life and the 6th house ruled by Venus and Virgo, which rules health. 

This practice was used for thousands of years and only in relatively modern times, (18th Century) was it stopped. Hippocrates (the father of modern medicine) was famous for warning of the real dangers of death and massive blood loss in surgery due to the  planetary arrangements at certain times of the month. His famous for saying, "touch  not with iron that part of the body ruled by sign the moon is transiting".

There is also verifiable evidence to support why surgery should be postponed a few days depending on what sort of surgery is being performed and the correlation to the Moon, Mars, the Sun and other astrological influences that are detrimental to the body. Each body part and organ is ruled by a specific planet. Then one needs to know which planets are in retrograde and how that affects you individually 

It is worth asking a qualified astrologer what days are good for the type of surgery that you need so that you can plan for the surgery. Please bear in mind that a person can die even if the surgery is 100% successful. Any surgeon will automatically advise their patient of the risk during the initial consultation. Thankfully most surgeries are highly successful, so do not be afraid of  having surgery. 

The cause of death after successful surgery is down to the astrological influence, not any surgical error and  that is something that modern doctors cannot explain. Unless they have a belief in astrology, such as Vedic astrology which is a very good and reliable Indian astrological practice.

One needs to know what planet rules the part of the body that requires surgery when one is about to undergo invasive surgery, it also helps if you know your actual time of birth; although a rough chart can be made by using the date of birth and place of birth, and it also comes down to the astrologers skill and experience in formulating a chart for surgery.  

 My husband was very fortunate that I was aware of these things two years ago when he had life saving surgery. Thankfully Mercury had passed retrograde and there was no full moon either. 

https://indianastrologer.co.in/articles/which-is-the-best-day-for-surgery-in-astrology/

This is the best days of the week for surgery, it's Vedic astrology but there is a western equivalent to Vedic and Sidereal astrology. All are accurate and equally good it's basically down to preference. I prefer western as the words are easier to pronounce.   

I hope you find this interesting and perhaps you may even consider learning astrology, even if it's only for personal use. Did you know that the actress Pauline Moran from the TV show Poirot is an astrologer? I am an even bigger fan of hers knowing this. 

Efforts to remove fluoride from drinking water make steady progress amid mainstream headwinds

 https://voz.us/en/politics/251113/30925/efforts-to-remove-fluoride-from-drinking-water-make-steady-progress-amid-mainstream-headwinds.html

Natural fluoride is in the earth, yes, and is different to the manufactured fluoride.  But how much is too much especially over the span of one's life? Fluoride is banned in European water but used in toothpastes and in other dental products,  but is not permitted in public water because that is classed as mass medication. 

Some dentists have stopped using fluoride due to safety concerns and damage to teeth such as dental fluorosis of teeth and damage to bones.  

Research is always controlled by those with a vested interest is selling their product or agenda, there are no repercussions for the lies told to force this or other things on the population or the damage caused to health and or the reputation of innocent people who have spoken out against overuse of this toxin. 

Keep in mind though; all of the dangerous forever chemicals, medications, hormone medications and plastics in our water and foods, that do significant harm to all life on the planet, that includes the wildlife too. It's a curly one, no doubt about it. So what is the answer, do we reduce the dose, remove from water or come up with a better solution? 

Check out this public library of medicine article, on the pro's and con's of fluoride it has a highlighted part to draw your attention to the relevant information. It may be worth printing this off and also a thumb drive to store the document on too. Just in case you wish to share this information with others. I think the dosage may be what is needed to be looked at, how much is deemed acceptable and safe over one's life? Or is it safe to use at all? 

Fluoride is touted as treatment for osteoporosis, yet fractures still happen?? What the hell; are they thinking, dietary improvements are needed to prevent osteoporosis. 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6195894/#:~:text=Excessive%20fluoride%20intake%20may%20cause%20dental%20fluorosis.&text=Studies%20on%20animals%20and%20humans,when%20small%20doses%20are%20administered.

The mention of iodine in salt in this article needs to mention adults don't need iodine in the thyroid because they thyroid can no longer hold iodine. Also fluoride is connected to thyroid disorders.

Check out the section on increased opposition to fluoride, this is worth noting. 

Skeletal fluorosis, bony outgrowths of Osteophytes and Exostoses, calcification of ligaments and cartilage.  Radiological dense bones but brittle bones. Studies on humans and animals show neurotoxicity and kidney toxicity. Damned if we do and damned of we don't, but better oral hygiene is the important factor as well as better nutrition and education on nutrition.

Rocket Fuel sinus drops

 https://savvytouch.com/products/rocket-fuel-1?srsltid=AfmBOooLx5qmoxph1Zg5PgKIz0IXRrbHNTF4jIEiWVPfnk3PCyhJCd_v

Omg, this stuff is powerful, no wonder it has this name. I bought this after seeing it advertised on facebook. It’s bloody good stuff, but geez it’s not for the faint hearted. This blows your socks off with the peppermint. 

It sure clears the sinuses and then some. If I was a cruel person, I would say it is something to give someone as a prank, playing; is there a god. 🤣🤣🤣 The full bore intensity of the peppermint is incredible it made me think of the parody song The Devil went down to Jamaica. 

I am currently on antibiotics again for yet another sinus infection; and apart from using a saline nasal spray, I psyched myself up to use my Rocket Fuel drops again. Call me chicken, but I only use the drops occasionally because they are so intense, and I quickly take something to calm down the mint overload, and I actually love peppermint. Give this a go by all means, but if you find the peppermint too strong maybe try something else, or have something on standby to calm that powerful mint kick. 

Credit to the person that posted this on YouTube.   Very funny song, although I don’t endorse using drugs. I am very strictly spiritual. I just have a warped sense of humour that can make you cringe or spit your drink out. 

Australian researchers discover breakthrough link between breastfeeding and fighting cancer

 https://www.9news.com.au/national/scientists-find-link-between-breast-feeding-and-child-birth-and-reduction-in-cancer-risk/14741c14-5efc-48a5-824f-9afcd46b3c78?ocid=edm-nine.com.au-ninedaily--251021&mktg_scr=edm-ninedaily

1000, patients is hardly enough to conduct this research, but it is an interesting finding. 

Donna Lee on the reality of living with young onset dementia

 https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/wellbeing/donna-lee-on-the-reality-of-living-with-young-onset-dementia/news-story/7bbd170dd534d95d50f532e62cee0ff7

My heart goes out to this poor lady and everyone that suffers from dementia, it’s a horrible and cruel disease. This article also shows how ignorant some people are, there are even children and teenagers with dementia. Hazel Hawke was diagnosed early with Alzheimer’s too which was well publicised, she wanted people to be aware of that at the time she was diagnosed to help educate people about the condition. 

Women also have cognitive issues due to menopause which can start early and stress can exacerbate our cognitive abilities. 

Not just ‘growing pains’: 1 in 5 Australian kids live with chronic pain, but it’s often invisible

 https://theconversation.com/not-just-growing-pains-1-in-5-australian-kids-live-with-chronic-pain-but-its-often-invisible-265680

There are many health issues that children face such as Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA), scoliosis, circulatory problems, migraines and for girls there is endometriosis to name a few. I suffered from painful legs from the age of 11 and would walk to school in tears for two year, and this was a long walk every day from a top floor flat and walking up hills to get to my school a suburb away. My mother dismissed it as growing pains and I was never taken to a doctor. I have always had painful legs and circulation problems not to mention Reynaud’s syndrome, as I got to my 30’s, which is agonising in my feet and hands. I assume my parents didn’t know about magnesium deficiency or B12 back in the early 1970’s and it may have helped me. By my teenage years the circulation in my legs got worse and I would lose  all feeling in my legs sitting on the floor at school assemblies. My parents didn’t take me to a doctor to find out why, they were just not interested. My circulation is much worse nowadays in my arms and legs, which causes me to lose a lot of sleep every night.

Parents need to be more aware and listen to their children, but not to encourage hypochondria. Children should have proper medical checkups like adults do, because children do get cancer, tumours and many different health conditions. Girls do have a higher pain tolerance than boys but that doesn’t mean there isn’t something wrong. Do not let a doctor fob you off and be respectful when asking to be sent to a specialist or a paediatrician. 

Hormonal changes are notorious for playing havoc with adolescents too from severe acne, which can become infected, to girl’s reproductive system problems, this includes fibrocystic breast disease. Doctors tend to be very dismissive of this and I speak from experience of over 43 years of chronic breast pain. I lost confidence in doctors in the first two years and I found male doctors were the worst and very ill informed of such matters. I ended up going through alternative therapy but even that was not successful. When it comes to girls and hormones, please don’t rule anything out because it can last a lifetime with misery and pain. 

Magnesium: Elektra Magnesium

 https://www.elektramagnesium.com.au/faq/

This is another good magnesium product from Australia, I used to use the lavender one years ago but I don’t think they still make that one. Anyway have a read through the FAQ page and then have a look at their products. You might find something that you need, and follow them on facebook as they answer your questions about the products and how they might be helpful for your health. 

Myth or Reality—Transdermal Magnesium?

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5579607/

There is a lot of social media posts at present about taking Magnesium, so I thought I’d share this information with everyone. Please take the time to read this 2017 official medical advice on magnesium, it may be very beneficial for you to read this and prevent any serious health problems. 

This shows the signs and symptoms of a deficiency and the health related problems it may cause. This is especially important for pregnant women. Always consult your doctor before you take any medication, and blood tests are a good idea. 

One thing to note is the Google AI thingy says using Magnesium transdermal is ok. I actually use a transdermal magnesium chloride cream with lavender and chamomile for my legs at night. I do get cramp and aching legs regularly. I used to take magnesium tablets but switched over to the cream. I prefer the cream to oils because the oil spray leaves a gritty texture on the skin. Mind you my dog just loves it, she uses me as a salt lick, lol. 

The Nile Book shop: The Encyclopaedia of Bach Flower Therapy

 https://www.thenile.com.au/books/mechthild-scheffer/the-encyclopedia-of-bach-flower-therapy/9780892819416

I thought I would share this lovely book with people that are interested in alternative medicine. I just purchased this book about a week ago, after a dream that I had. I have used Bach flower remedies over the years as well as the Australian Bush flower essences and essential oils. 

I always have the Bach flower rescue remedy in my handbag too, because you never know when you might need it. My dream though, was a direct message from spirit telling me to get Sweet Chestnut Bach flower for myself. When I woke up, I went straight to my Bach’s 12 healers book; that a friend gave me many years ago and looked it up. It hit the nail on the head so to speak. I went through the book to see what other remedies might help me too, and placed an order online for these remedies 

These flower remedies are taken four times per day for a few weeks to clear any emotional issues. The maximum combination of  remedies is six to seven at any one time. I highly recommend this book if you are genuinely interested in healing yourself and learning how to use these amazing Bach flower remedies. 

Originally there were only twelve of these, but there are now thirty eight of them. This book is a complete guide in learning how each flower works and how to administer these remedies. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Bach

This is the doctor Edward Bach that invented these homeopathic remedies, he actually gave up his medical practice to research and study these flower remedies. Everything on this earth carries its own energy signature not just humans and animals, hence when our energy is out of kilter we turn to nature to rebalance our energy. 

To buy these Bach flower remedies, you can find them in health food shops, some chemists and online. 

I managed to get mine online at the Natural Chemist, if you scroll down to the bottom of the website, you will see they are members of the Australian Pharmacy Guild, so this is a highly reputable company. 

 https://www.naturalchemist.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOooPCgy3bpiVG_zucTo-naoOWoAOQq0p4W6PVecadzaKIkzSdRi8

Good health and warm and fuzzy hugs 

Alex 

UPDATE: Samuel Hahnemann is the father of homeopathy (10 April 1755 to 2 July 1843) 

Hahnemann is mentioned in the Encyclopaedia of Bach flower remedies 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Hahnemann

Researchers Identified New Blood Group After 50 Year Mystery

 https://www.sciencealert.com/researchers-identified-new-blood-group-after-50-year-mystery

Scientific research, the gift that keeps on giving, mutations and new discoveries. 

Burdock root uses

 https://draxe.com/nutrition/burdock-root/

I remember my parents talking about this plant as a teenager and I just bought Burdock root oil today to try it out. But I did a little googling and this popped up, it’s very interesting reading about the health benefits and as a food. 

Enjoy reading 

Mum’s ‘pimple’ led to terrifying ordeal

 https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/mums-pimple-led-to-terrifying-ordeal/news-story/6e0e98f5c5aa0c220b4c57c985d36ab9?utm_campaign=EditorialSB&utm_source=News.com.au&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_content=SocialBakers&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6vqyGClXkY8r_nx3ouuE3ziB26WoUQH-Ha0OABD7_qJ66YW3Kypy-3vWWezg_aem_0PqsvoGNO-atBq26v0581w#

Skin cancer is not something to take lightly, Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world. The sun is much brighter and more intense in Australia than it is in the northern hemisphere and depending on the altitude where you live you are more exposed to the uv rays the higher the altitude and like the article says clouds make no difference. 

Not all cancers look like cancer as the article states, my husband’s melanoma looked like eczema at first but it got bigger and bigger and more aggressive looking, resulting in a deep surgery scar 9cms x 7cms, that has to be covered when outside. I intuitively knew that it was melanoma but both my husband and the doctor said it was a type of eczema. I made my husband go back and get it rechecked and see a specialist. This took two years to get this diagnosis as my husband kept letting it go,  he had a skin puncture biopsy that tested positive to stage 1 melanoma in situ. Surgery was booked in quickly up in Sydney because we couldn’t get into a surgeon in Canberra. 

Both my husband and I avoid the sun because we are both fair skinned and neither of us like the heat. We both grew up in Sydney in the 70’s and 80’s. Schools did not have the sun smart rules back in our day either. So it was walking in the full sun to and from school daily and no shelter from the sun in the school playgrounds back then. Not just that, my husband is like many people who drive with their arm on the windows of their cars while driving. All that sun exposure adds up over a lifetime. I had a little mole burned off my nose last year because I was worried it might be something nasty, then one burned off my right forearm a few months ago because it was itchy. I do cover up in the sun and wear a sun hat, sunglasses  and sunscreen, but that doesn’t guarantee that one won’t get skin cancer. 

Avoid being in the sun between 11.00 am to 4.00pm as much as possible because that is when the sun is at its most powerful. Wear sleeves like the cooling sleeves sold on eBay when your out in the full sun, there are some really cool looking ones out now. I bought a few different ones with patterns and some plain ones for being out walking. If ladies don’t want “hat hair” use an umbrella or parasol, they come in trendy patterns now too. 

The scars from surgery aren’t sexy and they are very sensitive to sunlight. You don’t generally just get melanoma once, it does come back and that’s why they do a mapping of your lymph nodes and put a little tattoo on your body where there was a lymph node of concern. Then the follow up examinations to make sure that there isn’t anything else growing. Don’t be fooled into thinking it only happens to older people, it happens at any age. 

Be safe and be informed, and don’t be fobbed off by a doctor that is instantly dismissive, as a google search will clearly show the numbers of people that have been misdiagnosed and had cancer after doctors have said they are too young or they are paranoid. Be responsible for your own health and wellbeing and be informed in serious health matters such as this, there is no second chance.