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Swollen Lymph Nodes for 7 years. Lymphoma?

Hello! I am 16 years old and I have had these several lumps or (swollen lymph nodes) for about 7-8- years now maybe longer. I have had many regular blood tests done over the years and they have all came out normal. These lumps are not painful, in fact, I tend to play with them a lot. I am a little tired, but not even nearly as much or as bad as actual lymphoma patients have said, not close. I do have bad sleeping patterns concerning I am a teen who is on my phone late at night. Anyway I was wondering if these swollen lymphs or lumps are even anything to be concerned about or possibly lymphoma, based on what I have given you.

Male | 16 years old
Complaint duration: 7-8 years

1 Answer

OncologistLymphoma
If blood tests have been normal, and your lymph nodes stay about the same size, and you are not developing new enlarged lymph nodes, or worsening symptoms (fevers, night sweats, fatigue) it is not likely to be lymphoma. There are other causes of enlarged lymph nodes like infection. Your doctor seems to be monitoring this closely.