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Husband has large nodes above collar bone weight loss fatigue and bloating . won't go to dr. if its something serious how fast would it progress?

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Serious: Should not be ignored-i will be glad to discuss with your husband; however, the symptoms you describe require immediate medical evlauation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Potentially: Must be seen for evaluation. The longer you wait, the issue may become worse and more difficult to evaluate and treat. Best wishes!

Answered 9/28/2016

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Serious!: Lymph nodes above the collar bone are very concerning, and are often a sign of a serious disease, such as lymphoma or gastric or pancreatic cancer. It is difficult to say how quickly it would progress without a tissue diagnosis (he would need a biopsy). The longer he waits to get a diagnosis, the more likely he is to have a poor prognosis and fewer treatment options.

Answered 4/24/2014

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