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Hi, just have 2 swollen lymph nodes between occipital and deep cervical area. the only other symptoms that have come about is a little bit of fatigue.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Watch them: Nodes with cancer are obviously abnormal. Keep an eye on these and if they get huge or get stuck to surrounding structures, get seen.

Answered 6/20/2018

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A member asked:

Hi, just have 2 swollen lymph nodes between occipital and deep cervical area. the only other symptoms that have come about is a little bit of fatigue.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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