Prominent lymph nodes

Hi Sarah, whilst 3 lymph nodes were prominent or enlarged, an axilka negative finding means they do not contain cancer so it would appear that it hasn’t spread elsewhere yet and has been found early. It sounds like you are having chemo to reduce the size of the tumour prior to surgery (lumpectomy or a mastectomy) which will remove the cancer. Chemo is systemic so it attacks any cells that are dividing ie cancer cells and hair follicles throughout the body. After chemo, you will likely have radiotherapy and immunotherapy which are to prevent the cancer returning. The radiotherapy will be focused only on your breast area, although it can be extended to include the lymph nodes if the cancer has spread to the nodes by then. 

Thank you so much for explaining everything, this means a lot ️

Hi Sarah,  like Shell says enlarged lymph nodes don't necessarily mean cancer.  I had one enlarged node and I thought it must be cancerous but the oncologist said it is nothing to worry about.  Good luck for your chemo on Monday.  Take the nausea tablets even if you don't feel sick.

Lee x

Thank you so much dear