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1/2inch lump along jawline in cheek for almost a month.shrank to half the size.no pain.22years healthy,no smoke or alcohol.any possibility of cancer?
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Possible, unlikely: Possible but unlikely. Probably a reactive lymph node. Have it evaluated by an MD to make sure.
Answered 3/14/2015
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