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I have painful lump on the side of neck! really scared it might be cancer?
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Need for examination: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining the lesion, taking more history and may be performing some tests. Infection is a more likely cause than cancer, but you need to consult your doctor.
Answered 11/28/2017
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