Can cancer make your lymph nodes swell

Can cancer make your lymph nodes swell

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When lymph nodes swell in two or more areas of the body, one cause could be cancer. Other reasons for swollen lymph nodes: injury, infection, viral illness, bacterial illness, side effects of seizure medicine, syphilis, AIDS, MMR vaccine. C…

How do you know your cat has swollen lymph nodes in the belly or …?

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How do you know if your cat has cancer?! YOU TAKE IT TO THE FREAKING VET! Jeez, this is a life that was placed in your hands. Get the poor creature checked out and if you can’t deal with giving the cat the medical attention it needs, give …

Are swollen lymph nodes (glands) always a sign of some type of ca…?

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NO they usually are not. lymph nodes are made of lymphoid tissue which makes lymphocytes. these cells manufacture antibodies in response to infection. They have a drainage area. the armpit for example protects the upper chest and arm down t…

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Lump in Left Armpit?

Q: Very recently, a rather large bump has appeared in my left armpit. i want to believe it’s some sort of pimple type thing or something maybe due to shaving (like a cut that swelled up or something?) but i’ve read that breast cancer can make your armpit lymph nodes swell up. Does anyone know how big the lymph nodes would get then, and if they’d hurt? Because it’s incredibly painful right now to lift my arm. This lump is probably about the size of a peanut mnm. And also if it were cancer, would it be able to show up this fast? i mean literally the thing showed up over night and then grew after another day or two. i’m really hoping it might just be a reaction to the antiperspirant i used. i put it on right after shaving a few days ago. but anyway, if anyone knows more about this subject than me i’d greatly appreciate any info!

A: A swollen lymph node can be in response to a minor infection you didn’t even realise you’d had.Most breast and underarm lumps aren’t cancerous; this could be a swollen lymph node, a cyst or it could be hormonalIf you think the lump/bump might be a zit or a cut from shaving or a reaction to deodorant then presumably it’s inflamed, which is not how cancer lumps appear.You don’t say how old you are; breast cancer is mainly a disease of ageing – 80% of those diagnosed are over 50, only 5% are under 40, fewer than 0.1% are under 30 and it’s almost unknown in under 25s.I suggest you monitor it for a couple of weeks, then if it’s still there and hasn’t gone down see your doctor

How do you tell if you have breast cancer or if your breast are just growing?

Q: Odd ODD question. Now my doctor says your start at your nipple and walk across your breast to make sure your lymph nodes are not swollen. I’m not sure where they are but I don’t feel any bumps or anything. My breast kinda hurt though. I’m still growing (will be stopping soon though). I’m only 15 and yes I know breast cancer can strike ANYONE (1/3 people correct? I don’t know I forgot the number) I don’t think I could get checked! My parents don’t have that kind of money and the only health care we have is CHIPS (I don’t know what it is it’s just our health care).

A: No, not correct. One in eight women will develop breast cancer over a lifetime of 50 years. You are thinking of the statistic for ALL types of cancer, which for women is one in three over a lifetime of 80 years.And while you can never say never with cancer, the chances of a 15 year old developing breast cancer are as close to zero as makes just about no difference. The chances of it occurring in both breasts are even lower.If a 15 year old had breast cancer, her case would make headline news and would be written up in medical journals worldwide because of its EXTREME rarity.Breast cancer is almost unheard of in under 25s (let alone young teens), and fewer than 0.1% of all those diagnosed with are under 30. Only 5% are under 40 and most (80%) are over 50. The average age at diagnosis is a little over 60.I was classed as a ‘younger woman’ when I was diagnosed with breast cancer; I was 50.Pain is very rarely a sign of breast cancer; most people diagnosed with it have felt no pain. Tenderness in the breasts is normal, especially if your period is due.Your breasts are still growing and developing, and any changes you notice in your breasts is normal hormonal development and activity.I’m surprised to hear that your doctor discussed breast self-examination with you. It isn’t recommended at your age as it will tell you nothing and may worry you unnecessarily.The American Cancer Society and other cancer organisations recommend that women begin breast self-exams at no younger than 20. Before that it’s pointless firstly because there are so many hormonal changes that there is no ‘normal’ – and self examination is about a woman knowing what’s normal for her and reporting any changes. And secondly because the chance of breast cancer is almost nil.You have no symptoms of breast cancer and you’re in an age group where it’s pretty much unknown; stop worrying about it.

Can male yeast infections affect your lymph nodes?

Q: I am not circumcised and had a case of balanitis. My groin lymph nodes were very swollen and painful during that episode, but I was treated with both a cream and pills. The balanitis is basically gone, but when I was treating myself some new symptoms came up.My penis glans is very dry and flakey, with some dry white build up. It is not smegma. A small patch and a little inset dot formed. Some other strange symptoms popped up as well. I at first was scared of it being penile cancer, but being only 20 and recovering from a case of balanitis didn’t make that seem too logical.But the main question I have here is can a yeast infection cause groin lymph node pain? They don’t seem swollen. At least not like when they were during the balanitis. They were ballooned then.The pain is sort of like a cramp in that region.I have a urologist appointment for Tuesday.Just trying to get an idea, since I hate waiting.Really appreciate any help.Oh I should also add a timeline. Balanitis started about 5 weeks ago. Treatment for that began a week and a half later. Antibiotic treatment was for about 11 days. The newer symptoms (yeast infection type) either came up during or after treatment. Lymph node problems went away after antibiotics. Though I did have very minor and occasional pains later. They are just more frequent now.

A: Just be patient and wait for your appointment. Neither myself nor many people on here can properly advise you on this.Good luck.