I have multiple swollen lymph nodes in neck and back of head. They never get bigger their just there. Biggest one is 2.25 cm. Cancer?
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I have multiple swollen lymph nodes in neck and back of head. They never get bigger their just there. Biggest one is 2.25 cm. Cancer?
5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Barry Rosen
Surgery
In brief:
Possible
Any lymph node larger than 2cm warrants further evaluation.
However, the longer the nodes have been prominent but unchanged, the lower the probability of cancer. Other factors of importance include your age, smoking history, overall health, family history, etc. I advise you seek out a formal consultation from your primary care doctor. A biopsy may be indicated.
In brief:
Possible
Any lymph node larger than 2cm warrants further evaluation.
However, the longer the nodes have been prominent but unchanged, the lower the probability of cancer. Other factors of importance include your age, smoking history, overall health, family history, etc. I advise you seek out a formal consultation from your primary care doctor. A biopsy may be indicated.
Dr. Barry Rosen
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Justin Fuehrer
Emergency Medicine
In brief:
Not Necessarily
I would see your doctor if this is the case.
A variety of things can cause swollen lymph nodes and it is important to figure out if this could be something more serious.
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