Do Lymph Nodes Tend To Shrink More Slowly?
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Do Lymph Nodes Tend To Shrink More Slowly?

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    • January 6, 2017 at 3:35 am
    Spl25
    Participant

    Hi all – I've been a PD-1 responder, but the 2 lymph nodes that radiologist keeps an eye on have remained mildly enlarged at 1.7×1 cm throughout treatment. Is this normal? Possible they are just gummed up at the moment? My mets certainly moved through those nodes from organ to organ. Or do lymph nodes tend to shrink at the same pace as other tumors? If anyone has similar experience would really love to hear your stories.

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      • January 6, 2017 at 5:02 am
      Janner
      Participant

      No idea in relation to your treatment but it is possible nodes will never return to normal size.  Even with benign nodes, there are what are called "reactive" nodes.  Enlarge for whatever reason and never shrink.  Might not apply but just throwing it out there.

        • January 7, 2017 at 2:07 am
        Spl25
        Participant

        Is PET the only way to distinguish one from the other?

        • January 7, 2017 at 4:30 am
        Janner
        Participant

        In your case, most likely.  PET or actual biopsy.

        • January 7, 2017 at 4:30 am
        Janner
        Participant

        In your case, most likely.  PET or actual biopsy.

        • January 7, 2017 at 4:30 am
        Janner
        Participant

        In your case, most likely.  PET or actual biopsy.

        • January 7, 2017 at 2:07 am
        Spl25
        Participant

        Is PET the only way to distinguish one from the other?

        • January 7, 2017 at 2:07 am
        Spl25
        Participant

        Is PET the only way to distinguish one from the other?

      • January 6, 2017 at 5:02 am
      Janner
      Participant

      No idea in relation to your treatment but it is possible nodes will never return to normal size.  Even with benign nodes, there are what are called "reactive" nodes.  Enlarge for whatever reason and never shrink.  Might not apply but just throwing it out there.

      • January 6, 2017 at 5:02 am
      Janner
      Participant

      No idea in relation to your treatment but it is possible nodes will never return to normal size.  Even with benign nodes, there are what are called "reactive" nodes.  Enlarge for whatever reason and never shrink.  Might not apply but just throwing it out there.

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