Lymph nodes explained: Location, function, swelling and cancer connection
When people get sick with a cold or sore throat, they often say, ‘My glands are swollen.’ What they’re really referring to are the lymph nodes in their neck.
Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that are part of your lymphatic system. They work within your immune system as a filter to help fight off infection, disease and potentially harmful foreign substances.
Here, I’ll share more about lymph nodes, including...
