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I have a bump on the side of my nose. it doesn't hurt, but i am afraid that it might grow. my g.p. said it's not cancer, but he didn't tell me ?

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Dr. Binu Nair answered

Can get a biopsy: The only way to confirm is the get a biopsy, .

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