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Occipital lymph node

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    Happy_girl
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      Hi everyone! I have a random question. That no one may know the answer to:

      when washing my hair- I found a small bump on my scalp.  After checking my dear friend google-it seems to be where there are occipital lymph nodes.  My original melanoma was on my back and drained to the lymph basin under my left arm.  There were micromets in my sln.  All other nodes removed were clear.   Is it likely to have traveled to the occipital lymph nodes on the back of my head, or Am I just panicking because that's what I do best?

      I know anything is possible with melanoma- but I'm just looking for some any possible related experience.  Thanks! Hope everyone hAd a wonderful st Patrick's day!

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        Janner
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          Something as simple as an infected hair follicle could cause that node to swell.  That really isn't the most likely area of spread, so I'd give it some time to resolve.  Constant fingering could cause it to become a reactive node, so be judicious in your testing of the area.  As with anything, consult your doc if you have questions, but nodes in the neck/head area swell more than any others for benign reasons.  Don't jump to any conclusions.

          Janner
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            Something as simple as an infected hair follicle could cause that node to swell.  That really isn't the most likely area of spread, so I'd give it some time to resolve.  Constant fingering could cause it to become a reactive node, so be judicious in your testing of the area.  As with anything, consult your doc if you have questions, but nodes in the neck/head area swell more than any others for benign reasons.  Don't jump to any conclusions.

            Janner
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              Something as simple as an infected hair follicle could cause that node to swell.  That really isn't the most likely area of spread, so I'd give it some time to resolve.  Constant fingering could cause it to become a reactive node, so be judicious in your testing of the area.  As with anything, consult your doc if you have questions, but nodes in the neck/head area swell more than any others for benign reasons.  Don't jump to any conclusions.

              Marianne quinn
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                My husband has melanoma so I got concerned when I had a bump on my scalp. I let it go  and another one grew. I went to the dermatologist and he froze it off. It was actinic keratosis, a pre cancerous lesion. I hardly ever wore hats, but now I do. I have always been good with the sunscreen, but not the hats. I am sorry now.

                Marianne quinn
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                  My husband has melanoma so I got concerned when I had a bump on my scalp. I let it go  and another one grew. I went to the dermatologist and he froze it off. It was actinic keratosis, a pre cancerous lesion. I hardly ever wore hats, but now I do. I have always been good with the sunscreen, but not the hats. I am sorry now.

                  Marianne quinn
                  Participant

                    My husband has melanoma so I got concerned when I had a bump on my scalp. I let it go  and another one grew. I went to the dermatologist and he froze it off. It was actinic keratosis, a pre cancerous lesion. I hardly ever wore hats, but now I do. I have always been good with the sunscreen, but not the hats. I am sorry now.

                    Everymoment
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                      Hi! Mine go up and down for years and are hard wheN they swell. Mine are from cold sores or when I have sinus mess. At first I was totally freaked out but after realizing the cause I’m fine. I also had a melanoma on my back. Hope this helps.
                      Isabel
                      Everymoment
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                        Hi! Mine go up and down for years and are hard wheN they swell. Mine are from cold sores or when I have sinus mess. At first I was totally freaked out but after realizing the cause I’m fine. I also had a melanoma on my back. Hope this helps.
                        Isabel
                        Everymoment
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                          Hi! Mine go up and down for years and are hard wheN they swell. Mine are from cold sores or when I have sinus mess. At first I was totally freaked out but after realizing the cause I’m fine. I also had a melanoma on my back. Hope this helps.
                          Isabel
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