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My mum was told she has lesions on her windpipe - is this cancer? she has recently had pneumonia, is 68 years old and the doctor said can't operate

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Not necessarily: A "lesion" could be a benign polyp. Her doctor will tell her what kind of follow up is needed.

Dr Encarnacion agreed

Answered 9/14/2014

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