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Need advice on what is the the difference between lymph nodes and breast cancer?
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Lymph nodes: Are normal structures in the body involved in lymphatic drainage and body immunity. Breast cancer is a neoplasm which can spread through the body using the lymphatic channels. If it does, the cancer can cause the regional lymph nodes to be involved with cancer and enlarge.
Answered 10/4/2016
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