@ChanceColleen Reminds Women to do Self-Breast Exams Every Month #shorts

Lymph nodes are clusters of cells that help your body filter out and destroy bacteria, viruses, and other harmful things that can make you sick. You know the lump you feel on one or both sides of your neck when you get a cold? Those are lymph nodes hard at work.

It’s rare, but they can also swell when you have cancer. In the case of breast cancer, swollen lymph nodes may appear near the armpit or collarbone. You may even notice them before a breast tumor is big enough to feel. Any time you have a swollen lymph node, especially if it’s near the armpit or collarbone, play it safe and get checked out by your doctor. #examineyourself #selfcare #breastcancer #everymonth #webmd