Signs of potentially malignant lymph nodes
Lymph nodes are always fighting off invaders, so a few cancer cells may not be sufficient to cause noticeable swelling. Signs that swollen lymph nodes should be examined by a doctor include:
- You have no obvious illness or infection.
- You have fever and night sweats [2].
- You’ve recovered from an illness, but your lymph nodes remain tender or swollen for more than 2 weeks.
- The lymph nodes are getting bigger or are hard and immoveable.
- The area around your lymph nodes is red, feels warm to the touch, or is leaking pus or other fluids.
- You’re currently in treatment or recently completed treatment for cancer.