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Originally Posted by NuclearFart
How big are the lymph nodes? While mildly enlarged lymph nodes are considered abnormal, it certainly isn't specific for cancer as a few other things can cause it. The more common cause of mild lymph node enlargement is them doing the job they were evolved to do - immune reaction to infection/inflammation - which is transient and hence why a follow up CT in a few months time is recommended. If it does turn out to be cancer, the types of cancer in a young male (which I'm guessing you are) incidentally picked up on abdominal CT with lymph nodes are typically lymphoma or testicular cancer, both of which tend to have a great prognosis with modern day medicine.
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And he's a Dr, so listen. You WILL be fine and this WILL be only a memory soon.
Positive thoughts and understand that this type of experience will help you through the tough moments you will inevitably face in your life
