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Do swollen lymph nodes mean cancer
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Swollen lymph nodes: Although some types of cancer may present with enlarged lymph nodes that can also occur because of infections.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Keith Stockerl-Goldsteinanswered
Hematology and Oncology 32 years experience
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 ... Read More
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Dr. Joseph Woodsanswered
Pathology 30 years experience
Many.: Many cancers cause swollen lymph nodes. Head and neck cancers can have rock-hard, enlarged cervical or supraclavicular lymph nodes. Breast cancer ca... Read More
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Lymphomas & mets: Primary cancers of the lymph nodes, lymphomas, and any tumor that spreads to the lymph nodes cause enlargement.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Eisenberganswered
Medical Oncology 27 years experience
May need biopsy.....: If the lymph nodes are persistent after seeing your doctor and being evaluated for a possible infection and perhaps being treated with a course of ant... Read More
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Dr. Barry Rosenanswered
General Surgery 36 years experience
1of many reasons.: Lymph nodes may become enlarged due to many different reasons, of which cancer is but one explanation. The first step is to be seen by your doctor wh... Read More
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Dr. Travis Kidneranswered
Surgical Oncology 19 years experience
No: This would not be the first thing that i think of. Could be related to infection. You should tell your friendly primary care physician about these sy... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Regina Hamptonanswered
Breast Surgery 25 years experience
No: There are many reasons to have swollen lymph nodes. Some are common problems, like infection other are cancerous. Breast cancer is not the only canc... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Benjamin Rosenbluthanswered
Specializes in Radiation Oncology
Hard to know yet.: Blood work could certainly answer some questions about your swollen lymph nodes. If, for example, they are swollen due to an infection, the blood work... Read More
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4.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
It depends: It depends on the location and the size of the lymph nodes. If they are bigger than 1.5-2 cm, or if they are continuing to increase in size, then a bi... Read More
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hung Khonganswered
Medical Oncology 29 years experience
Several things: A few small nodes (less than 1 cm) are not uncommon in the groins. These are usually due to injury or infection and are usually harmless. However, if ... Read More
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4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Ginsberganswered
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 39 years experience
Probable infection: Tender, swollen red lymph nodes usually indicate an infection. Under the arm may be due to an infected hair follicle. See a doctor to determine if ant... Read More
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jarrod Kaufmananswered
General Surgery 31 years experience
Lymphadenopathy: Very non-specific could be related to any type of infection
you should have your son examined by his pediatrician for additional testing and advice.
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4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
I consider those of normal size (not swollen) and they are usually easily found in the neck. Unless there were other history or findings that suggest ... Read More
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Answered Sep 28, 2022
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