Does any one know what are dying lymph nodes?
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This is something you should be talking to your doctor about.
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Well, you already said it, swollen lymph nodes under the armpit. What is your question ?
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My FIL was diagnosed with this just 8 days ago, so I've been learning a lot.  It travels in a similar way to blood cancer (Leukimia).  It moves through the lymph system in your body.  Since you have lymph nodes through out your body, it can easily and quickly spread from one area to the next.  It can be very aggressive, but there is proof that it does respond better to treatment than it's cousing, Non-Hodgkins.
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I am sorry to hear about health scare.  Your said that your doctor is suspicious, so try not to worry too much before you get the actual diagnosis.  You may have something less serious.  Don't do too much research before you know what you have; its confusing and scary.  I had Hodgkins last lear.  My doctor told me he was pretty sure I had lymphoma, so I tried researching it. I got all kinds of info, most of which didn't apply to me. I ended up giving myself an unnecessary scare.\n\nTo answer your other questions: Yes it is possible to recover! I am in full remission now! The good thing about hodgkins is that it is easier to put in remission than many other cancers and it tends to stay gone longer than many other cancers.  Lots of people don't have it ever come back.  When its gone for five years, it is not very likely to come back.  Many people call themselves "cured" then.\n\nMy blood counts were normal at diagnosis too, many peoples are.  My only symptoms were tiredness, which I thought was related to my hectic college schedule.\n\nLymphoma is a blood cancer, but the actual cancer is in your lymph nodes.  Lymphnodes fight off "invaders" that are carried to them by your blood.  If one lymphnode is infected, its very possible others are.  I found one lump under my collar bone, but scans showed a couple egg sized tumors of the nodes deep in my chest and a small tumor on the other side of my neck, which was too small to be felt.\nChemotherapy was kill all of them, and I only needed the minimal amount, though I did have to follow with some radiation to help kill the larger ones. \n\nThere is a really great support forum for lymphoma.  It helped me so much during my treatments; the people there were like my family.  Its at http://forums.webmagic.com if you wanna check it out Click on Lymphoma support.  \n\nTake care, and please email me with any other questions.  I'd love to hear from you.  Madenthe80s@hotmail.com
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Enlarged lymph nodes such as swollen glands in the neck are lymph glands which are a part of the lymph system and an important part of your body's immune system. These swollen lymph nodes / glands in the neck, usually do not indicate acute leukemia, lymphoma cancer or lymph node cancer.  Early symptoms of leukemia, symptoms of lymphoma, the types of leukemia, and the causes of leukemia are covered below if you have concerns of lymph cancer or lymphoma symptoms or have been diagnosed. The truth is that tender and swollen lymph nodes usually indicate an infection and should be addressed by supporting the body naturally and building up the immune system to fight the problem. Another situation where swollen lymph nodes may be noticed is after injury to the body as the lymph glands are responsible for protecting the body from infection.
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the lymph nodes are what keep infections away.ithey are inlarged you may want to see a dr. just in case.they can be inlarged from breast cancer,or cat scratch.
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because your are dying of cancer
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My Grandfather died about two weeks ago.  He had a melanoma removed from his skin a few years ago, but it was already in his blood.  He had his lymph nodes on his right side removed.  While they were there they found some cancer growing in in left lung.  He had most of that removed about a year ago.  He made what looked to be a full recovery before he suffered "stroke like" symptoms.  He went to to hospital where they found cancerous tumors in his brain which had ruptured and were bleeding into his brain.  He died about three days later.
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Hodgkin's disease, sometimes called Hodgkin's lymphoma, is a cancer that starts in lymphatic tissue. Lymphatic tissue includes the lymph nodes and related organs that are part of the body's immune and blood-forming systems. The lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped organs found underneath the skin in the neck, underarm, and groin. They are also found in many other places in the body such as inside the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. \n\nLymph nodes make and store infection-fighting white blood cells, called lymphocytes. They are connected throughout the body by lymph vessels (narrow tubes similar to blood vessels). These lymph vessels carry a colorless, watery fluid (lymphatic fluid) that contains lymphocytes. Eventually the lymphatic fluid is emptied into the blood vessels in the left upper chest. \n\nOther components of the lymphatic system include the spleen, the bone marrow, and the thymus. The spleen is an organ in the left side of the upper abdomen that is composed primarily of mature and immature lymphocytes. It removes old cells and other debris from the blood. The bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside the bones that creates new red and white blood cells including lymphocytes. The thymus is a small organ in the chest that is important in developing a special lymphocyte called a T cell. \n\nBecause lymphatic tissue is present in many parts of the body, Hodgkin's disease can start almost anywhere, but most often starts in lymph nodes in the upper part of the body. The most common sites are in the chest, neck, or under the arms. Hodgkin's disease enlarges the lymphatic tissue, which can then cause pressure on important structures. It can spread through the lymphatic vessels to other lymph nodes. This is the major way it spreads. Most Hodgkin's disease spreads to nearby lymph node sites in the body, not distant ones. It rarely gets into the blood vessels and can spread to almost any other site in the body, including the liver and lungs. \n\nLymph nodes enlarge for many reasaons. Although Hodgkin's disease is one cause, enlarged lymph nodes are more commonly a result of the body fighting an infection. Your doctor can help determine the cause. \n\nHodgkin's disease is a malignant lymphoma (cancer of lymphatic tissue). There are two kinds of lymphomas: Hodgkin's disease (named after Dr. Thomas Hodgkin who first recognized it in 1832) and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. For information on non-Hodgkin's lymphomas see the document "Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas". \n\nThe cancer cells in Hodgkin's disease are called Reed-Sternberg cells, after the two doctors who first described them in detail. Under a microscope they look different from cells of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas and other cancers. Most scientists now believe that Reed-Sternberg cells are a type of malignant B lymphocyte. Normal B lymphocytes are the cells that make antibodies that help fight infections. \n\nDoctors have given names to different types and subtypes of Hodgkin's disease. The two main types are classical Hodgkin's disease (which has several subtypes) and nodular predominant Hodgkin's disease. \n\n\nClassical Hodgkin's disease:\n\n\nLymphocyte predominance \nNodular sclerosis \nMixed cellularity \nLymphocyte depletion \nUnclassified. \nNodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin's disease\n\n\nAll of these types are malignant because as they grow, they may compress, invade, destroy normal tissue and spread to other tissues. There is no benign (noncancerous) form of Hodgkin's disease
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Well, she should know what riskful behaviour she engaged in.  Swollen lymph nodes can be a sign of aids.  But it is also a sign of many other things.  Sore throat and swollen lymph nodes in neck can be due to the mono virus or due to strep throat.  Various viruses can cause some swelling of lymph nodes for a time.  Localized bacterial infection can cause locally swollen lymph nodes for a time.  Cancer can cause locally swollen lymph nodes and Lymphoma causes swollen lymph nodes.  Swollen gums can be caused by poor dental hygiene and bad teeth, also by Scurvy, which is vitamin C deficiency.
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It's more than likely an inflamed lymph gland, but it's a good idea to have it check out. Could be a symptom of Mono....
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Hello,\nFirst of all don't worry about all those comments. I don't think it is a lymph node as they are deep and will not cause obvious swelling. The most likely cause is an infection of the sweat glands, Hidradenitis suppurativa is an annoying chronic condition characterised by swollen, painful, inflamed lesions in the armpits(also affects other areas) which affects 1-2% of the population.\nYou may need antibiotics but you need to see a doctor just to make sure it is not something else. \nGood luck
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Sounds like in the worst case senerio that the surgery and chemo did not get all of the cancer.  If the lymph node is enlarged, there may be cancer there.  But...\n\nthen again, there are numerous other reasons that a lymph node may be enlarged.  Talk to the oncologist and see if he is concerned about it and what is the plan.\n\nBy the way was the CEA elevated?
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you have lymph nodes under your arms and under your ears on your neck and even in the bends of your legs and I am sure there are many other places too. They are a type of filtering system for our body....but if you have any swollen areas or knots you should get them checked out by a doctor.....just to be on the safe side.
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hi , i am a dentist. Gingivitis is not that serious but it must be treated and eliminated before it progresses to Periodontitis (a more severe form of gingivitis that might lead to losing a tooth). to eliminate it you should brush 2-3 times daily and floss once. the tender lymph node you're feeling might be a transient state of bactermia due to that ur not used to flossing. i would say continue to floss but make sure ur doing it correctly. if your lymph node swilling persists for more than two weeks then seek medical attention. please also note that a swollen lymph node might also be due to common cold or flu , or any other infection in the mouth , pharynx or scalp.
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The most common reason for swollen lymph glands is infection.  But they can also be caused by Immune or auto-immune disorders, and cancer such as Hodgkins disease or non-Hodgkins lymphoma.\nYou didn't say where you felt your swollen lymph node, and that could make a difference.\nIf you continue to be concerned ask your physician about these possible tests:  Liver function tests, kindey function tests, cbc with differential, lymph-node biopsy, chest x-ray, and liver-spleen scan.\nIf your physician isn't answering your questions or you have doubts about your health care.  I would possibly get a second opinion on the matter.
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don't worry about it.  like your family has said it's just a swollen gland.  \n\nwhen you get sick, the bacteria or viruses that are making you sick travel through your lymph system and get stuck in the nodes.  your cells of your immune system travel there to fight the infection.  but they don't leave after, they just slowly die off.  so that's what's going on here.\n\nif you're really worried, you can just have it checked the next time you see your doctor and they'll tell you pretty much the same thing.  \n\nhowever, if it ever hurts when you push on it (which you say it doesn't right now) then you should think about seeing a doctor for it. \n\nfor now, rest easy, you've got nothing to worry about.