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I have a swollen lymph node on left side of collerbone above it not on it and i've read forums about cancer and i'm getting paranoid?
13 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Get it checked,,: The best thing you can do is to see your doctor and get it checked out. It depends on the symptoms you have and what you've been doing as we as your age. If it is red and swollen and painful, it might be infectious in nature, but if it's hard and non tender and you've had a history of smoking and you're over 50, you might think cancer. So it depends on what it's like and how it came about.
Answered 10/3/2013
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Just concerned: Have your doctor check it out. Better safe than sorry. Paranoid, no. Appropriately concerned, yes. Best wishes.
Answered 10/1/2013
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Probably: At your age, it probably is a swollen lymph node due to an upper respiratory infection. To ease your conscience, talk with your primary doctor.
Answered 10/1/2013
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