A member asked:

I.have a swollen.lymph.node right under.my chin its tender and its movable isnt that actually a good thing instead of a serious one like lymphoma?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Michael Thompson answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

DDx: Lymphadenopathy (lad) -- that is enlarged lymph nodes have a broad differential diagnosis (ddx) that includes cancer & many other things. Lymphnodes enlarge with colds, infections, & inflammation that is unrelated to cancer. Worrisome features are -- large, progressive/worsening, and painful. Ref: table - a-z LAD ddx. <a href="<a href="<a href="<a href="http://www.Mayoclinicproceedings.Org/articl.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Raja Mudad answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Yes: Tender and movable lymph nodes are most likely infectious or inflammatory and not cancerous.

Answered 3/3/2020

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