Question 1

is cancer in lymph nodes curable?

Accepted Answer

Depends upon type.: There are many types of malignancies / cancers that can be effectively treated when they involve lymph nodes.  It is important to know what type of cancer and the overall stage of the disease.  Don't give up!

Question 2

is colon cancer stage 3b pt4a pn1c, no lymph nodes involvement curable?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stage 3b usually means lymph nodes are involved, so i think your information might not be entirely accurate. However, even stage 3b colon cancer can be treated with surgery and chemotherapy and the chances of cure are good.

Question 3

what stage colon cancer is it if 9 out of 16 lymph nodes involved and is it curable with chemotherapy ?

Accepted Answer

Stage 3c: Distant metastasis has to be ruled-out because otherwise it will become stage 4.

Question 4

need to know if a dr orders a cats can for lymph nodes before s bronscopy is it cancer.

Accepted Answer

Depends: It is sometimes nice to know what the anatomy looks like.  It can also help the person doing the procedure.  In addition, if there is something abnormal that is amenable to needle biopsy, then it may obviate the need for a bronchoscopy.  Hope this helps.

Question 5

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 6

what cancers spread to lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Nearly all cancers: can spread to lymph nodes.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of cancer of lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes: Lymph node disease occurs for a number reasons.  Any noticeable enlargement in a group of lymph nodes, especially painless, with accompanying fevers, night sweats or rapid weight loss should be followed up with your doctor.

Question 8

is it possible to rid yourself of cancer of the lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

With treatment : Lymph node cancers (lymphomas) are often curable but they require chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.

Question 9

lymph nodes in the middle of my chest mean high chance of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Enlarged lymph nodes in the chest (mediastinum or lung hilum) can be due to chronic infections such as tb, or fungal lung infections like histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis, but also can be due to cancers.  Sometimes the clinical history and appearance of the nodes on ct can imply a benign cause.  Normal sized nodes are not a problem.  When in doubt, biopsy is needed.

Question 10

does having some hypoechoic lymph nodes and hypoechoic lesion mean cancer ?

Accepted Answer

Further workup: Hypoechoic is a finding that pertains to ultrasound findings. They can mean cancer or nothing. But These findings need to be further investigated especially if there is a lesion with local lymph node enlargement.

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