Makaila Chenier, 17, from Texas, brushed off a common cold symptom millions of people suffer from. She had no idea it was actually cancer.

As the lump in Makaila Chenier's neck grew, it became difficult for her to breathe. That's when she knew she needed to see a doctor.

Good afternoon. I had swollen lymph nodes in my neck now for over a year and they do not go away. I have no other symptoms whatsoever. Can anyone please tell me what this could be and why they are ...

When allergies are the culprit, swollen lymph nodes typically appear as small, movable lumps about the size of a pea or bean under the skin, most commonly in the neck area, behind the ears, or ...

When allergies cause swollen lymph nodes, you'll typically notice a pea-sized (1-2 centimeter) tender lump under your skin, usually in your neck, behind your ears, or under your jaw or chin.

They're located throughout the body in the armpits (called axillary lymph nodes), the groin, neck and chest. The nodes can become swollen and painful, usually when the body is fighting off infections.

Armpit pain can be caused by many issues, from muscle strains to swollen lymph nodes. Here are possible causes of underarm pain and when to see a doctor. IE 11 is not supported.

A swollen lymph node can be a bit like your body’s version of a red flag: When one of these bean-shaped clusters of immune cells in your neck, armpit, or groin puffs up, it’s typically an ...

Swollen lymph nodes close to your collarbone or the lower part of your neck are more likely to be cancer. On the right side, they're linked to your lungs and esophagus , while on the left, they ...

After surgery to remove some or all of the lymph nodes in your neck, the area can be swollen. This can be due to general swelling around the surgical wound. This usually goes down within a couple of ...

Your neck will look thinner and shrunken if you have had the sternocleidomastoid muscle removed. Your neck might be stiff after the operation, and you might need physiotherapy. Swelling (lymphoedema) ...

Lymphadenopathy — or swollen lymph nodes — is oftentimes a sign of an infection or other illness. But they can also be a sign that breast cancer has spread beyond the breast. Swollen lymph ...