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COVID: Swollen Lymph Nodes After Vaccination Could Lead To False Alarm On Breast Cancer Tests, UCSF Doctors Say
Top doctors in the Bay Area say enlarged lymph nodes may be a side effect of the COVID-19 shot.
SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) – In a growing number of women, a COVID-19 vaccine is causing some to think they may have breast cancer. But top doctors in the Bay Area say it may actually be a side effect of the shot.
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“And I could see a bump, a swelling,” recounted Bay Area Veterinarian Dr. Emilie Ravn.
After getting vaccinated, Ravn noticed a small lump in her armpit. “I did think to myself, should I reach out to my doctor?” she recalled.
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