That's because infections often cause swollen lymph nodes (medically known as lymphadenopathy ... who is also board-certified ...

Other types of cancer may start in another area of the body and spread to the lymph nodes through the lymph fluid or blood. Cancers of the head, neck, and breast are most likely to spread to the ...

Depending on where you are having the scan, your doctor may ask you to put your arms over your head. A specialist doctor called a radiologist usually does the scan. They put a gel on the skin over the ...

Although swollen lymph nodes can be a sign of cancer ... ‘The Other Side of My Head Is Completely Bald’ Mom Says Doctor ‘Rolled Her Eyes,’ Called Her 'Neurotic' While Dismissing ...

The swelling can occur in the arm, breast, chest or leg area. Patients who have had their lymph nodes removed due to cancer are more likely to develop lymphedema. If you have had a lymph node ...