2 years of multiple swollen painless lymph nodes in neck following ct scans done. 21, male. also have had scalp infection for 2 years. cancer?

Swollen nodes: Hello, if i understand your question, you are asking if the swollen lymph nodes in your neck are likely to be cancerous. Since they have been present for the same time that you have suffered from a chronic scalp infection, i would think your lymph nodes are reactive and due to the skin infection/inflammation. See your doctor for treatment for your scalp. Your node swelling should resolve.

That's hard: Without a more detailed history, its hard to say. I will tell you though that having scalp infections of any kind can give you swollen head and neck lymph nodes, although usually these are painful.

Scalp infections: May result in the enlargement of neck lymph nodes , but any chronic enlargement of lymph nodes need careful evaluation , investigation , if needed biopsy, to make sure are not due to malignancy ( some times fungus , & tuberculosis ).

INFECTION VS. OTHER: Lymph nodes in neck could be due to scalp infection but need a thorough exam, blood test to r/o infection vs. Hodgkin's disease. Status of other lymph nodes-axilla, groin etc.?

Unlikely.: A scalp infection cause cause enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. They are unlikely to be related to cancer. Have your physician evaluate them. In young people (20's), lymphomas can occur and show up with enlarged lymph nodes. But, your physician should be able to differentiate benign enlargement versus cancer.