Question 1

enlarged lymph nodes can be a one of the symptoms of hpv or cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: This would depend on how advanced the tumor is.  If it is a small minimally invasive tumor it is unlikely that enlarged lymph nodes have tumor deposits within them.  

Most of the time lymph nodes are enlarged because they are simply reacting to an infection or other process and not because one has cancer.

Question 2

is my cervical cancer terminal if it has only metastasized to the para aortic lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Oncologist: When it comes to cancer, many details can play a significant role. It is best to discuss this situation with a specialist for female genital cancers, gynecologic oncologist.

Question 3

what cancers cause swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Many can: Non-hodgkin's lymphoma and hodgkin's lymphoma commonly cause swelling of lymph nodes.

But any cancer that spreads to a lymph node can cause swelling of the involved lymph nodes.

Question 4

i have swollen lymph nodes (cervical) for 15 months, size almost (2cm) no other symptoms, can this be cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The presence of enlarged cervical nodes present for several months without resolving suggests possible malignancy.  If this were due to a head and neck malignancy, the primary would be manifest by now as a large ulcerating oral cancer or a lesion of thyroid.  Since no mention of such a lesion, one must suspect lymphoma.  Biopsy of node essential for dx.

Question 5

would cervical cancer cause symptoms or an abnormal pap before it spread to lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

No: One of the problems with cervical cancer treatment is that many people do not have symptoms until it has already spread.  That is why we do  Pap smears-to catch it before symptoms

Question 6

cancer or swollen lymph nodes in neck, how to know?

Accepted Answer

Must be evaluated: There is no way for you personally to know the cause of swollen lymph nodes in your neck. You should visit your doctor
the great majority of the time, they are coming from an infection in your throat, mouth, face, or even infection in the nodes themselves. Cancer can be a cause but is less liely. Go and find out for sure.

Question 7

how to test if you have cancer or swollen lymph nodes in neck?

Accepted Answer

See a doc: Swollen lymph nodes can be caused by cancer but also other things like infection. Your doctor will evaluate you and determine if it's proper to watch them for a little while of if they are significant enough to warrant a biopsy.  Best to you.

Question 8

do swollen lymph nodes mean cancer?

Accepted Answer

Swollen lymph nodes: Although some types of cancer may present with enlarged lymph nodes that can also occur because of infections.

Question 9

do swollen lymph nodes icrease your risk of developing cancer?

Accepted Answer

Swollen lymph nodes: Swollen lymph nodes do not increase your risk of cancer, and while swollen nodes may be a sign of a cancerous process, there are many benign causes as well.  For instance, many acute and chronic infections can lead to lymph node enlargement.  Autoimmune type conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus can cause enlarged lymph nodes as well.

Question 10

swollen lymph nodes, cancer inside thigh?

Accepted Answer

Not necessary: From your post, I am guessing your swollen nodes are in the groins. This may be due to injury, infection or cancer. If the nodes are small and unchanged for may years, nothing to worry about. If the nodes have been getting larger, then you should talk with your doctor. Some cancer assocaited with swollen groin nodes are lymphoma, melanoma, and testicular cancer (in men), or cervical cancer (women).

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