There are many causes of a lump on the collarbone, including swollen lymph nodes, cysts, fractures, and infections. Learn more here.

Lymph nodes throughout the body may become swollen due to illness. Discover the symptoms, learn about diagnosis, and get tips on prevention.

The supraclavicular lymph nodes are a set of lymph nodes found just above the clavicle or collarbone, toward the hollow of the neck. Lymph nodes are responsible for filtering the lymphatic fluid ...

The last time you visited your doctor for a sore throat, they may have felt for potential inflammation in your neck. That's because infections often cause swollen lymph nodes (medically known as ...

Sometimes, swollen lymph nodes around the breast (as well as lymph nodes near the collarbone and in the armpit) can be a sign that breast cancer has developed or returned and spread to that area ...

Lung cancer that has metastasized to the lymph nodes can vary in outlook and treatment, based on how far and which lymph nodes the cancer has spread to.

Swollen lymph nodes are likely to be caused by infections or a disease that affects your immune system. Find out when to see a doctor.

For example, lymph nodes that have developed cancer tend to cause pain in neighboring areas, such as the collarbone. Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that often develops in bones and lymph nodes.

As the world’s largest nonprofit cancer center, MSK offers the latest breast cancer treatment options. Our breast surgeons are experts in all types of breast cancer surgery. That includes mastectomy, ...

Learn more about where breast cancer could metastasize, to prepare you for conversations with your doctor.

Surgery to remove the lymph nodes in your neck Lymph nodes are small bean shaped glands found throughout the body, including the head and neck area. They are often the first place cancer cells spread ...

You may have surgery to remove lymph nodes on one or both sides of your neck. Find out more about types and possible side effects.