What does it mean when your lymph nodes are no longer swollen?
When your lymph nodes are no longer swollen, it generally means your body has resolved whatever was causing them to enlarge. This could indicate several positive things:
If you have CLL and your lymph nodes shrink, it may mean
* Your treatment is working Show Full Answer
What does it mean when your lymph nodes are no longer swollen?
When your lymph nodes are no longer swollen, it generally means your body has resolved whatever was causing them to enlarge. This could indicate several positive things:
If you have CLL and your lymph nodes shrink, it may mean:
* Your treatment is working effectively
* Your disease is stable or responding well
* An infection that was causing additional swelling has cleared up
Swollen lymph nodes in CLL happen because abnormal leukemia cells build up in the lymph nodes. When they're no longer swollen, it suggests fewer cancer cells are collecting there.
However, it's important to remember that CLL can still be present even without swollen lymph nodes. Some people with CLL never develop this symptom, or it may come and go depending on disease activity and treatment response.
If you've noticed your lymph nodes have gone down, that's worth sharing with your cancer care team. They can help determine what this change means for your specific situation and whether any adjustments to your treatment plan are needed.
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diagnose, treat, or cure any condition or disease. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.
5 Facts To Know About CLL and Swollen Lymph Nodes
April 2
The lymph nodes are just one of the many places in the body those bad cells can gather. There are many lymph glands inside a person's body which can not be seen unless a person has an MRI to view the inside their body. I never had any lymph gland problem but I just learned my spleen is enlarged which my doctor never told me in the past. A new doctor who reviewed my medical record informed me of this issue? I think a person should be in control of their medical care and get assistance to prevent possible damage or ill affects.
April 5
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