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Cellular damage and genetic factors influence the formation of cancer. Swollen lymph nodes may be a reaction to cancer, or it may be a reaction to an infection. Also, rarely, lymph nodes can get infected themselves, though a swollen lymph node generally means an immune system response to another condition.

A lymph node that becomes swollen often should be checked by a doctor, as it might be an infection that your body is having difficulty eliminating.

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