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Can cancerous swollen lymph nodes shrink

2020-07-12 06:22:02
It's around a 45 days and some of my lymph nodes in neck have shrink but some are normal in size. Does it mean it's cancerous ?
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It could be infectious consult with General Physician

Answered2020-08-09 15:43:25

YESNO

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Need not be. It can be normal or due to infections too. Any associated fever or weight loss or sweating along with the size of the node is a concern. If not shown before, then better to show to a General Surgeon for clinical examination
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Answered2020-07-12 11:18:31

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