Question 1

what should i know about lymph node cancer?

Accepted Answer

Lymphoma: Lymphoma is a type of cancer that occurs when white blood cells (lymphocytes) behave irregularly. Abnorma lymphocytes may divide more frequently and can form "nodules". Lymphoma may develop in many parts of the body, including the lymph nodes, bone marrow, spleen, other organs. Lymphoma is divided into two main types - hodgkin's and non hodgkin's and several subtypes. Cancer.Gov for more info.

Question 2

could you tell me what is the survival rate of lymph node cancer?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are many kinds of "lymph node cancers" (lymphoma). Hodkin's vs. Non hodkin's, aggressive vs slow growing. Some are terribly aggressive, can cause death in weeks, and respond poorly to treatment whereas others can be present (often unnoticed) for years and cause no problems even without treatment. You need to be a bit more specific for us to answer your question.

Question 3

if left untreated, how long does a person have to live with colon and lymph node cancer?

Accepted Answer

Can't tell: ...But if the cancer has not spread beyond the lymph nodes, it is still curable.  We respect patient's decisions regarding treatment choices but i wonder why someone in these circumstances would prefer to go untreated. If this is about you, please think about it well.

Question 4

is a necrotic groin lymph node cancer?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not: A necrotic lymph node can be a product of a nearby infection. However, a thorough pathology exam should be done of the node(s) to be certain  there are no cancer cell present.

Question 5

how can i be sure that i have breast / lymph node cancer?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Talk to your doctor.  From your wording i assume you've been positively diagnosed.  Now comes the discussion of planning.  Don't be afraid to ask questions.

Question 6

what cancer facilties in texas would be highly recommend to treat tongue and neck lymph node cancer?

Accepted Answer

Many: those are common problems in the practice of ENT surgeons and oncologists. Any board-certified cancer doctor should be able to give you good care. No need to travel to a medical Mecca.

Question 7

what is the chances of surviving for lymph node cancer patient at stage 4 to undergo chemo? will chemo helps? is the surviver chance high?

Accepted Answer

More information: It is difficult to answer this without knowing exactly what type of lymphoma it is.  Please ask again, if you know.  Also, your oncologist should be able to answer this question most accurately.

Question 8

hello, please let me know what is the reason for occur metastatic lymph node cancer??? 2nd question : is adenocarcinoma is called tumor??? what happen

Accepted Answer

Yes it is a cancer: Adenocarcinoma is one type of common Cancer which can arise from any gland forming organ such as Breast, Colon and lung. If left untreated for a long time, cancer cells spread and can involve regional lymph nodes and later spread to the internal organs. I hope you are under the care of a cancer specialist(Oncologist) who can guide you further and offer the required treatments.

Question 9

pea sized node in armpit.  2nd time i've seen it in last 2 months.  goes away on its own in 1-2 weeks.  painful upon palpation.  lymph node?  cancer??

Accepted Answer

Axillary node: This could be lymph gland responding to an inflammatory stimulus or a sweat gland plugged with oil, getting inflamed.  Get it checked

Question 10

my dr told me that ovarian cancer is chronic and will probably keep coming back. mine was stage 3c, and was surgically removed except for the lymph nodes. cancer is now back in one lymph node after just five months post chemo.  is this true?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It is disturbing when ovarian cancer returns so  quickly after chemotherapy. The possibility of a cure and no further treatment is small. There are effective treatments but they are designed to control the disease. You might want to discuss the game plan in more detail with your oncologist
i'm sorry to hear about your problem.

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Is a necrotic groin lymph node cancer?

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How can i be sure that i have breast / lymph node cancer?

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What cancer facilties in texas would be highly recommend to treat tongue and neck lymph node cancer?

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What is the chances of surviving for lymph node cancer patient at stage 4 to undergo chemo? will chemo helps? is the surviver chance high?

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Hello, please let me know what is the reason for occur metastatic lymph node cancer??? 2nd question : is adenocarcinoma is called tumor??? what happen

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Pea sized node in armpit. 2nd time i've seen it in last 2 months. goes away on its own in 1-2 weeks. painful upon palpation. lymph node? cancer??

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My dr told me that ovarian cancer is chronic and will probably keep coming back. mine was stage 3c, and was surgically removed except for the lymph nodes. cancer is now back in one lymph node after just five months post chemo. is this true?

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