Reply to an Answer

In response to:

Carey, perhaps your lymph nodes are swollen because of the very aggressive treatment you've just undergone. I'm sure the doctor has studied your case thoroughly; sometimes "watchful waiting" is the best course of "action." If (s)he was seriously worried baout more lymph node involvement, I would suspect (s)he would biopsy one or more of the nodes. Next time you see your doctor, why not ask him or her the same question you just asked here? (S)he might be able to set your mind at ease with a detailed explanation of what the "watching and waiting" is about. Good luck to you - PJH

Subject:

Comment:

SIGN IN | REGISTER NOW

Create an account with HealthCentral. (Why?)

WHY REGISTER?

Connect with a supportive community
Get answers from Experts and health professionals
Save and Share your favorite articles and blogs

DISPLAY NAME

EMAIL ADDRESS

PASSWORD

By submitting, I agree to Remedy Health Media's terms and conditions.

Cancel »

Or, sign in with Facebook

You can register using your
Facebook account. Learn more »

Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.

Featuring Content From:

We comply with the HONcode standard for
trustworthy health information: verify here.

By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Healthcentral.com is part of Remedy Health Media