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I have swollen lymph nodes in face and neck for 5 years causing swelling. how can i make my dr's take me seriously? scared it may be cancer.

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Dr. Myron Arlen answered

Bx if necessary: Rule is that if there is a cancer that is left alone it will GROW on you. If there are questionable unchanged lumps in the face and neck for 5 years they can not be of concern. If they enlarge, become painful or increase in number then bx is indicated.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have swollen lymph nodes in face and neck for 5 years causing swelling. how can i make my dr's take me seriously? scared it may be cancer.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Myron Arlen answered

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