Swollen lymph nodes can indicate a few different conditions, one of which is thyroid cancer. Lymph nodes exist throughout the body, but the ones located below the jawbone will be affected by this disease. These nodes often become enlarged when they are working to help the body fight off infections, but this growth can also indicate various forms of cancer, including thyroid cancer. If they do not return to their normal size once an infection or illness has passed, speak to a doctor.

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