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Can you tell me if i swallow to big of mouthful of food i have a pain run up the back side if my neck to my head so does it sound like cancer or a swollen lymph node?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Maybe: ..You should try smaller mouthfuls. Regardless, if you have any issue when you swallow, you should see your doctor for an evaluation. Don't put it up for later.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/16/2014

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A member asked:

Can you tell me if i swallow to big of mouthful of food i have a pain run up the back side if my neck to my head so does it sound like cancer or a swollen lymph node?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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