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Swollen Lymph Nodes
Swollen Lymph Nodes
Rarely, swollen lymph nodes are caused by cancer. Your lymph nodes, also calledlymph
glands, play a vital role in your body's ability to fight off infections
What are the signs that you have a cancerous lymph node?
Swollen lymph nodes
Painless swelling of lymph nodes in your neck, armpits or groin.
Persistent fatigue.
Fever.
Night sweats.
Shortness of breath.
Unexplained weight loss.
Fatigue is generally defined as a feeling of lack of energy and motivation that can be physical,
mental or both. ... In addition, individuals often describe fatigue using a variety of terms
including weary, tired, exhausted, malaise, listless, lack of energy and feeling run down.
Swollen lymph nodes usually indicate a common infection, but they can also signal a medical condition,
such as an immune disorder or, rarely, a type of cancer.