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What Causes Infection In Lymph Nodes And Lungs?
Hello Doctor, I have a question about my sister. She got some infection at her throat and ENT confirmed that it is LympNode. And after that in scan, Lung also got infected very slightly, the infection rate is 1.
Are all these Lympnodes lead to Cancer?
Are all these Lympnodes lead to Cancer?
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Hello.
It is often that infection from throat spreds to lungs. Lymphnodes then are bigger and more visiable on scans. The cancer is not likely to spread in that way.
Do not be afraid, but discuss that with sisters doctor. He/she will give you best answer and provide you comfort.
It is often that infection from throat spreds to lungs. Lymphnodes then are bigger and more visiable on scans. The cancer is not likely to spread in that way.
Do not be afraid, but discuss that with sisters doctor. He/she will give you best answer and provide you comfort.
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