A member asked:

I have bilateral swollen cervical lymph nodes found on my cervical mri, does this mean i may have cancer somewhere?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Possible but...: Probably not. There are many causes of enlarged lymph nodes. Usually when they are incidentally discovered they are benign inflammatory/reactive lymph nodes, but yes, lymphoma or metastatic disease can cause enlarged lymph nodes as well. Follow up with your doctor.

Answered 7/9/2014

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Immune Health: In general swollen lymph nodes represents immune health, not cancer. Reactive lymph glands are usually just doing their job: which is to protect the human from infection. I am sure your physician is doing all of the right tests to rule out disease.

Answered 7/9/2014

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