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I have a sore throat and a hard painless swelling on the lymph node on the right side of my neck. i am worried. is it cancer. i think a lot & worried.
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most likely EBV: If you have sore throat for few days of ln swelling it is probalby viral, if the condition continues for more than 2 weeks then need testing.
Answered 10/28/2013
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Infection: Likely strep infection in the tonsil resulting in cervical lymph node enlargement. Ent evaluation and antibiotics would be helpful. Cancer unlikely.
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