Cancer in the Lymph Nodes
Cancer can appear in the lymph nodes in two basic ways.
When cancer grows inside lymph nodes, it usually affects the lymph nodes that are near the tumor.
Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a cancer that develops in the lymph nodes from cells of the immune system.
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The lump doesnt usually hurt, but the area may becomepainful after drinking alcohol.
Non-Hodgkin lymphomacan cause many differentsigns and symptoms, depending on where it is in the body.
In some cases, it might not cause any symptoms until it grows large.
Leukemiais a cancer of the early blood-forming cells.
Swollen lymph nodes can be a feature of leukemia.
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