Question 1

hard, painless lump on left clavicle, approx 2 cm or so. could it be cancer?

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Advise: you see your doctor for exam. It is not possible to give you guidance without a dedicated history, physical exam, and, possibly imaging studies.

Question 2

hi i have a hard lump over my right nibble could it be cancer thanks?

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Lump: Possible.  Better see your doctor and get a mammogram.  Need more information to help you.

Question 3

i have had a small hard lump attached to the top of my right testicle for 17 years (not the epidymis).  it has not really grown - could it be cancer?

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Not likely related: There are several non-cancerous causes of lumps in and near the testicle. If it has been there for a long time, it is not likely cancer. A urologist specializes in these types of problems, and should be able to determine the cause of the lump.

Question 4

i have a hard lump growth on one nostril, could it be cancer?

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Could be. See ENT: It could certainly be a cancer, akthough it could be something else like polyps etc. Go to see an ear, nose and throat  ( ent( and have it examined thoroughly. Depending on the ENT evaluation, a biopsy may be needed to rule in and rule out for malignancy.

Question 5

i have a hard swollen lump on my inner groin what could it be? cancer? its getting bigger and just showed up thge other dsay

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See a doctor: The differential diagnosis of a lump in this area is wide. Don't wait. This should be evaluated by initial physical exam and you will likely need an imaging modality like an ultrasound or a MRI to characterize this swelling/lump.

Question 6

hard little lumps under my skin on both of my arms right before my elbows could it be cancer or swelling?

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Many possibilities: There are many entities that could cause bumps under the skin. One course of action could be to see a dermatologist. They would be able to evaluate the lesions and determine whether biopsy is warranted.

Question 7

found hard lump in bottom of right breast,(grape size) its painful & hurts when touched,could it be cancer? (no other symptoms, breast looks normal)

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Breast Lump: All new breast lumps should be examined by a physician.  They can be caused by many things - infection, cysts, cancer.  Some patients may be feeling ribs or normal breast tissue when they are concerned with a lump.  If a person finds a lump that  is red or hot - it is more concerning for an infection and they should go to urgent care for evaluation, otherwise make appt with their PCP or GYN.

Question 8

grape size hard lump on left side of skull parallel with ear. no trauma to the area. could it be cancer?

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Some concerns about: that. It is not exactly the right spot for normal lymph nodes. Furtehrmore that is quite large for a normal lymph node.
without an exam, I can only give general information and it would seem to be something to get an exam for.

Question 9

partner found lump in scrotum separate to testicles could it be cancer its not sore and feels hard it also moves around ?

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Get seen: Especially if it feels like a little marble, it's probably an adenomatoid tumor. These are harmless but have his physician check it on his next routine physical exam, or earlier if it grows.

Question 10

i had a hard fixed lump in my back head that incresed in size for 2 months.but few days ago it shrinked and is almost gone now.also i had post nasal drip.which probably resulted in cobblestone throat( a lump in back of throat).or could it be cancer?

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Need to examine: The "lump" that has is almost gone is not cancer. The issue with your throat is also unlikely to be cancer. It the sensation persists beyond two weeks, it would be prudent to see a doctor. 
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Hard, painless lump on left clavicle, approx 2 cm or so. could it be cancer?

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Hi i have a hard lump over my right nibble could it be cancer thanks?

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I have had a small hard lump attached to the top of my right testicle for 17 years (not the epidymis). it has not really grown - could it be cancer?

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I have a hard lump growth on one nostril, could it be cancer?

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I have a hard swollen lump on my inner groin what could it be? cancer? its getting bigger and just showed up thge other dsay

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Hard little lumps under my skin on both of my arms right before my elbows could it be cancer or swelling?

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Found hard lump in bottom of right breast,(grape size) its painful & hurts when touched,could it be cancer? (no other symptoms, breast looks normal)

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Grape size hard lump on left side of skull parallel with ear. no trauma to the area. could it be cancer?

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Partner found lump in scrotum separate to testicles could it be cancer its not sore and feels hard it also moves around ?

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I had a hard fixed lump in my back head that incresed in size for 2 months.but few days ago it shrinked and is almost gone now.also i had post nasal drip.which probably resulted in cobblestone throat( a lump in back of throat).or could it be cancer?

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