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Are all lymph nodes cancerous. do some of then to away on their own with time. i have one and scared of cancer?

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No: Most lymph nodes become enlarged as a response of the immune system to an illness or infection. In this setting most lymph nodes will return to normal size after the illness or infections is resolved. However, any enlarged lymph node needs to be evaluated if it persists and continues to grow.

Answered 10/7/2014

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not at all: Most enlarged lymph nodes are reactive to various inflammatory processes, mostly infections. Remember though, we have normal lymph nodes found all over the body too!

Answered 9/19/2016

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No cancerous: Lymph nodes are a normal part of human anatomy. Their job is to help fight infection and they may swell up when you have an infection. Those usually go back to normal size within a couple weeks or months. If you have an enlarged lymph node, show your parents so they can take you to a doctor to be checked.

Answered 12/14/2014

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No: Everyone has lymph nodes all over the body! They are an important part of your immune system and serve as a reservoir for white blood cells. Lymph nodes may become swollen during times of illness such as a simple virus or secondary to cancer. Cancer presenting in the lymph nodes of a young person is rare but possible.

Answered 9/29/2016

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