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Was an effected lymph node or nodes always found before mets was diagnosed?
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Feb 17, 2012 - 9:45 am
I was wondering if an effected lymph node was discovered before a metastasis was diagnosed in anyone's experience with RCC? I do remember seeing one post where it was mentioned "the doctors at Dana Farber were puzzled" as there was no sign of impacted lymph nodes. |
Joined: Nov 2011
Like most here, I'm just an interested party trying to pick up information as I go along, with no special knowledge. As far as I've gathered, there are three ways that metastasis occurs - by direct encroachment of a tumour into adjacent tissues, by transport of cancer cells in the bloodstream or in the lymphatic circulation system. If that's correct, mets. can occur without any involvement of lymph nodes.
Joined: Jun 2006
During my initial surgery (radical nephrectomy) lymph nodes were sampled with no disease present. I'm on my second recurrance now and again, no lymph system involvement.
Joined: Oct 2011
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