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Are Antibiotics Sufficient To Treat Swollen Lymph Nodes On Collar Bone That Could Lead To Cancer?
I have had a swelled lymph node on the left top side of my collar bone for over a week now. I read up on sweeled lymph nodes above the collar bone leading to cancer I am very concered. I am on a antibiotic as of right now I go back in two weeks for a check up. can you please give me advice on what I may be concered on. I am deeply worried. thank you so much for your time and help god bless!
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
Hi and welcome to HCM.
swollen lymph nodes can indicate cancer but it cant lead to cancer. if these are nodes which are enlarged because of infection then antibiotics should work. if these are malignant lymph nodes which is much less common, then antibiotcs will not work and you should do biopsy and further tests.
Thanks for the query. Wish you good health. Regards
swollen lymph nodes can indicate cancer but it cant lead to cancer. if these are nodes which are enlarged because of infection then antibiotics should work. if these are malignant lymph nodes which is much less common, then antibiotcs will not work and you should do biopsy and further tests.
Thanks for the query. Wish you good health. Regards
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