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How do you know cancer is in the neck gland?
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Only through: Biopsy finding. Take care!
Answered 2/3/2014
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Biopsy: The only definitive way is to get a biopsy to see if any mass is cancerous and if so, what type of cancer so any treatment would be tailored to it, etc. That being said, all neck masses are not cancerous. Blood tests, x-rays and being evaluated by a dr. Are all things that may be needed before anything like a biopsy is even ordered by a dr. Best wishes to you.
Answered 4/2/2018
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