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I have a nodule in my neck that is being removed how risky is this surgery what are the chances that the nodule is cancerous?
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Low risk surgery: As for the chances of being cancer, there's no earthly way to know, especially lacking your medical history and findings of your physical exam. If your doc thinks it's necessary, get it done and see what comes from it. I truly hope it's nothing serious.
Answered 4/15/2014
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