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How to test if you have cancer or swollen lymph nodes in neck?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

See a doc: Swollen lymph nodes can be caused by cancer but also other things like infection. Your doctor will evaluate you and determine if it's proper to watch them for a little while of if they are significant enough to warrant a biopsy. Best to you.

Answered 6/13/2014

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