| When you find out that you or your family member | | | | metastasis. |
| has cancer that is spread to the lymph nodes, you | | | | The most common sign that the cancer has spread |
| are likely to go through a range of emotions. This | | | | to the lymph glands is that they become enlarged. If |
| brings a new aspect to care and treatment options. | | | | there are only a small number of cells infected, there |
| The more informed you are, the better decisions you | | | | may not be any additional warning signs. |
| can make. It is important to first know what happens | | | | There are some symptoms you can look for in |
| when cancer reaches the lymph nodes. | | | | addition to swelling of the lymph glands in the neck, |
| The lymph nodes are part of the immune system. | | | | armpit, or groin. These include persistent fatigue, |
| They are round masses of tissue surrounded by a | | | | fever, weight loss, and abdominal pain and swelling. |
| capsule of connective tissue that have the important | | | | Bear in mind that these symptoms can be attributed |
| job of housing white blood cells. These are also called | | | | to many other illnesses as well. |
| lymph glands. | | | | Arming yourself with information is key when you |
| Cancer spreads through the body either through the | | | | think cancer may have spread to these areas. Be |
| bloodstream or lymph nodes. When a cancer starts in | | | | aware of your body, and if you have any questions, |
| another part of the body, for example the breast, | | | | consult your doctor at once. |
| and moves to the lymph nodes, it is called | | | | |