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Ive got 1/2 inch lymph nodes in my cervical, submandibular and submental areas. they havent changed in 3 years and there mobile and not painful and bean shaped. ive no signs of infection too. could these be permanently enlarged lymph nodes nodes?
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I don't consider them enlarged. We don't treat or worry about normal.
Answered 10/28/2022
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If the masses have not changed in 3 years, it is not cancer. 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 10/30/2022
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