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A member asked:
I think i have tonsil cancer. small lump on tonsil. ent says watch it every 2 mos. said it doesbt look alarming. can this bump b removed snd biopsied?
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See below: It seems like you are uncomfortable with the answer you got.Possibly poor communication?Ask your ENT doctor why s/he does not feel biopsy indicated.Call for appointment.If you are not pleased then a second opinion won't hurt.Good luck.
Answered 2/1/2015
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