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My dad is having an excisional bx= swollen neck lymph node should we move forward with symptoms or can it be treated by oncologist with chemo, rad, or meds?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Results first: The results of the biopsy will dictate further work up and treatment.

Dr Arnoult agreed

Answered 11/20/2014

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A member asked:

My dad is having an excisional bx= swollen neck lymph node should we move forward with symptoms or can it be treated by oncologist with chemo, rad, or meds?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Arnoult agreed

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