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Hi i went for a ultrasound on my neck as a large lump could be felt i have a 4 cm nodule what is my chance of it being cancer i am female and 30 year?

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Need to see your MD: Depends on location , duration presence of oropharyngeal infections , need work up , in 30 yr old has to rule out lymphomas , see your doctor for further evaluation.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/29/2020

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