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A member asked:

I have a hard lump growth on one nostril, could it be cancer?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Could be. See ENT: It could certainly be a cancer, akthough it could be something else like polyps etc. Go to see an ear, nose and throat ( ent( and have it examined thoroughly. Depending on the ENT evaluation, a biopsy may be needed to rule in and rule out for malignancy.

Answered 6/10/2014

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It would be unlikely: Because of your age alone, it would be unlikely. However, you should see your physician to have it checked out.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/26/2016

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