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I had thyroid cancer and hoshimotos, thyroid has since been removed. i have several swollen lymph nodes in face and neck. they don't hurt, sometimes get slighter bigger, then smaller again, back and forth. i'm concerned it's some type of lymphoma?

Q: i had thyroid cancer and hoshimotos, thyroid has since been removed. i have several swollen lymph nodes in face and neck. they don't hurt, sometimes get slighter bigger, then smaller again, back and forth. i'm concerned it's some type of lymphoma?

: While I wouldn't expect lymph nodes affected by malignancies to fluctuate in size, I would ask your head and neck surgeon to carefully examine and advise you. In this way you'll have peace of mind.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

While I wouldn't expect lymph nodes affected by malignancies to fluctuate in size, I would ask your head and neck surgeon to carefully examine and advise you. In this way you'll have peace of mind.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/15/2022

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A member asked:

I had thyroid cancer and hoshimotos, thyroid has since been removed. i have several swollen lymph nodes in face and neck. they don't hurt, sometimes get slighter bigger, then smaller again, back and forth. i'm concerned it's some type of lymphoma?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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