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Will cancerous lymph nodes decrease in size with warm compress. i had an lymph node in neck ,it decreased size when i apply warm compress today .pls help?
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Application of heat improves blood flow and allows quicker healing/reduced size in reactive nodes. Cancers would not be expected to show any change.
Answered 9/4/2022
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Warm compresses would not reduce the size of cancerous lymph nodes. You may feel the nodes every couple of weeks, if any of the lymph glands doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor. Wish you good health!
Answered 9/5/2022
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