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Ive had this lump on the left side of my neck for months,it moves when i touch it ,and painless .im scared it could be cancer what do you think?

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Lump on neck: I think you need to have it examined by your doctor. Regardless of what it is, the longer you wait to have it treated, the worse it could become.

Answered 7/21/2014

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A member asked:

Ive had this lump on the left side of my neck for months,it moves when i touch it ,and painless .im scared it could be cancer what do you think?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

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