A member asked:

Afraid of cancer, could it possibly have made the lymph node permanently enlarged?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

No: Being afraid of cancer can not make the lymph node gets bigger. However the fear sometime may make you feel that the lymph node gets bigger.

Answered 7/20/2012

5.9k views

Thank

No: If you believe you've found an enlarged hard lymph node, please see a doctor and get it looked at.

Answered 4/1/2012

5.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more