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Enlarged lymph nodes in left check neck and arm. 8mm and dr's won't biopsy. seen ent gp and cancer. what could it be? what should i do
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Wait and watch: If three different specialist do not feel the need to do a biopsy, it would be reasonable to wait and watch. If the nodes double in size you should re-contact your primary care doctor.
Answered 6/14/2016
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