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Lymph nodes are small clumps of immune cells that act as filters for the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system runs throughout the body (like the circulatory (blood) system) and carries fluid and cells.The lymph nodes in the underarm (the axillary lymph nodes) are the first place breast cancer is likely to spread.Figure 4.4 shows the location of the axillary lymph nodes.he lymphatic system runs throughout the body (like the circulatory (blood) system) and carries fluid and cells. The lymph nodes in the underarm (the axillary lymph nodes) are the first place breast cancer is likely to spread.
If you use your fingertips to gently probe your neck, armpits, or groin area, you may be able to feel lymph nodes even when you're healthy. Lymph nodes feel like rubbery beans or peas beneath the skin. A lymph node is a small, bean-shaped organ that serves as a filtering and processing center for your immune system. Approximately 600 lymph nodes are scattered throughout the human body. They can exist singly or in closely connected groups called chains. Lymph nodes are connected to their neighbors by a sort of network of tubes called lymphatic vessels. Anatomy