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I have a red bump on the side of my throat beside the glossopalatine arch. family dr said virus and should go away in 3 weeks, it has been over a mnth?
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Cancer: This can be a cancer or precancerous growth area. You should see an ENT shortly for evaluation and piece of mind.
Answered 5/7/2016
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