A member asked:

My nephew has had a large lump on the left side of his neck for around 6 weeks. it is starting to shrink some. is it cancer?

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Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Hard to say: Cancer doesn't usually shrink, but without a full physical exam and a biopsy, it is impossible to know.

Answered 3/5/2013

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