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When cancer cells break away from a tumour, they may become stuck in one or more of the nearest lymph nodes. So doctors check the lymph nodes first when they are working out how far a cancer has grown or spread.
In non-Hodgkin lymphoma, the affected lymphocytes start to multiply in an abnormal way and begin to collect in certain parts of the lymphatic system, such as the lymph nodes (glands). The affected lymphocytes lose their infection-fighting properties, making you more vulnerable to infection.
Normally, lymph nodes are tiny and may be difficult to locate. Infection, inflammation, or cancer can cause nodes to enlarge and if they are close to the body’s surface, they may be large enough to feel with the fingers. Some may even be big enough to be seen.
What does it mean when cancer spreads to the lymph nodes? Cancer can spread to the lymph nodes via a person’s lymphatic system. From here, it can travel through the lymphatic system...
When cancer spreads to the lymph nodes, it can move through your body. But identifying it early, changing treatment and removing lymph nodes can help.
Swollen lymph nodes, or swollen glands, are a symptom of many illnesses—from the common cold to some forms of cancer—and a sign that something is wrong in the body. The swelling or enlargement, called lymphadenopathy, occurs in the lymph nodes when they’re filtering cells affected by a condition, such as an infection, injury or cancer.
However, as the condition progresses, cancerous cells can spread to other parts of the body and grow into new tumors. This is referred to as metastasis. Cancer cells can travel through the...
Learn about cancer of the lymph nodes, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and survival rates to make informed decisions.
When cancer spreads to lymph nodes, several implications arise for both diagnosis and treatment: The presence of cancer in lymph nodes is crucial for staging the disease. Staging describes how far cancer has spread in the body and helps determine prognosis and treatment options.