Question 1

can lung cancer spread to lymph nodes in the upper neck, like levels 1 and 2?

Accepted Answer

: Lymph nodes are collecting areas within the lymphatic system for all manner of immune cells and antibodies. If there is a malignancy or infection, the lymph nodes nearest the site will become inflamed. If the infection is extensive or there is a malignancy, there may be involvement of further away lymph nodes.

Question 2

i think i might have colon cancer. is it possible for colon cancer to spread to the lymph nodes in my neck? if so how likely? i'm 18 years old. female

Accepted Answer

Not Very Likely: Given your age it is highly unlikely you have colon cancer. Major factors that increase the risk of colon cancer include family history, age, and inflammatory bowel disease. Most common cause of swollen lymph nodes in neck are a recent viral or bacterial infection. See your doctor if you are concerned or have concerning gastrointestinal complaints.

Question 3

can anal cancer spread to the lymph nodes in the neck? i suspect i may have anal cancer and i also have a swollen lymph node in my neck. i'm only 18.

Accepted Answer

Take charge: You have a right to answers. Anal cancer at your age is extremely uncommon, while basically everyone your age has palpable lymph nodes in the neck. The latter are your friends. Get with your personal physician now and address the issues with your posterior so you can stop worrying and get on with your life at this critical time. Stay proactive about your health but get this out of the way.

Question 4

im a teen, my lymph nodes in neck are hard and barely moveable, i am worried everyday and scared its cancer, can i please get an answer?

Accepted Answer

: You are only 18, and I'll bet you dont have cancer, however, worrying about it is not helping you and I strongly suggest that you go and see your doctor and ask him what's going on.  You will feel so much better.

Question 5

does matted lymph nodes in neck mean cancer ?

Accepted Answer

May be tuberculosis: Matted lymph nodes usually applies to chronic lymph node involvement from tuberculosis. Can certainly happen from lymphoma, secondary cancers, other chronic inflammatory diseases involving lymph nodes.

Question 6

if enlarged lymph nodes in neck are because of cancer somewhere else would it have to be in an area close to the neck?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no...: Neck lymph nodes may become enlarged with tumors of the head and neck, such as squamous cell carcinoma of the throat. &amp;#40;Smokers are prone to this problem.&amp;#41; This is because the lymphatic channels in the neck will filter through neck nodes before draining into a larger vessel in the chest.  In contrast, lymphoma is a tumor of lymph nodes themselves, and can cause enlargement of any node.

Question 7

swelling lymph nodes in neck less than 1 cm
they are soft and painless
doc gave me zinnat and klacid
is that mean there is nothing serious or cancer?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: You are young and it is unlikely this is serious. Take your antibiotics. Lymph nodes swell and these are called  reactive lymph nodes. Sometimes these will stay a little bigger. I have a couple on my neck. If the node would have painless swelling and spongy feel then get checked.

Question 8

been to dr at least 6 times for swollon lymph nodes in neck and groin. all say they are "shotty nodes". now i found another node in my armpit. cancer?

Accepted Answer

Cancer is scary: All men your age have some palpable lymph nodes. If this was cancer, it would be one of the malignant lymphomas and you'd know you are seriously sick as the nodes would enlarge greatly or you'd feel terrible. However, I have a sense that you do have symptoms, and the next step might be testing for infectious mono, toxo, CMV and hiv; if you can find a surgeon to biopsy a node, it's your option.

Question 9

could stomach cancer cause an enlarged posterior cervical lymph node (back of neck)? or is stomach cancer most often associated with clavicular nodes?

Accepted Answer

Supraclavicular: It is very unlikely that stomach cancer would cause enlarged posterior cervical nodes without other symptoms. Even supraclavicular node enlargement as the first sign is distinctly uncommon. If you have concern, see your doctor for an endoscopy.

Question 10

does colon cancer spread to neck if lymph nodes are negative?

Accepted Answer

It could: Cancer can spread through the bloodstream to most any part of the body bypassing the lymphatic system, so the answer is yes, in theory it is possible.  That said, colon cancer loves the liver and it would be uncommon to go to the neck (i'm assuming you mean neck nodes) only.

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Can lung cancer spread to lymph nodes in the upper neck, like levels 1 and 2?

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I think i might have colon cancer. is it possible for colon cancer to spread to the lymph nodes in my neck? if so how likely? i'm 18 years old. female

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Can anal cancer spread to the lymph nodes in the neck? i suspect i may have anal cancer and i also have a swollen lymph node in my neck. i'm only 18.

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Im a teen, my lymph nodes in neck are hard and barely moveable, i am worried everyday and scared its cancer, can i please get an answer?

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Does matted lymph nodes in neck mean cancer ?

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If enlarged lymph nodes in neck are because of cancer somewhere else would it have to be in an area close to the neck?

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Swelling lymph nodes in neck less than 1 cm they are soft and painless doc gave me zinnat and klacid is that mean there is nothing serious or cancer?

A member asked:

Been to dr at least 6 times for swollon lymph nodes in neck and groin. all say they are "shotty nodes". now i found another node in my armpit. cancer?

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Could stomach cancer cause an enlarged posterior cervical lymph node (back of neck)? or is stomach cancer most often associated with clavicular nodes?

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Does colon cancer spread to neck if lymph nodes are negative?

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