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Can you feel lymph nodes in pocket above collar bone? i'm a hypochondriac, and have been feeling around deep in this area. have to lean forward and really feel around to find it. scared of lymphoma.
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If you don't find: Your lymph nodes that is good. Encourage you to stop torturing yourself. Clearly you are driving your own anxiety levels up.
Answered 7/10/2015
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Swelling: There are lymph nodes in that area. I recommend you palpate the area weekly. A lymphoma will get bigger and be nontender, but more spongy.
Answered 11/24/2013
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Answer simple,: See your pcp for examination. Physician will help with your anxiety!
Answered 12/28/2013
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