Retroperitoneal Lymph nodes

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Hi

My Dad sadly passed away from metastatic lung cancer in November. 

On his CT report it stated that he had enlarged retroperitoneal lymph nodes.

Is it common/possible for these nodes to be enlarged by the lung cancer alone? Or are they likely to be caused by a undiagnosed prostate cancer?

  • Hi   I am sorry for the loss of your dad. I think you are asking a question that no one will know the answer too unfortunately. It is really hard when you have lost a loved one, have you looked at joining the Bereaved family and friends forum where you can connect with other people in a similar situation to yourself. 

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  • Thank you.

    1. I guess I’m also asking if the retro peritoneal  lymph nodes are a common place to enlarge with llung cancer? I’ve read different things