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I've been having sinus drainage. i now noticed 2 pink pea-sized bumps on the right side of my throat where tonsil was, scared it's cancer?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Get it seen: These are most likely minor tonsils that have regrown after your tonsillectomy. Ask your physician to have a look, since you're concerned.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/2/2015

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A member asked:

I've been having sinus drainage. i now noticed 2 pink pea-sized bumps on the right side of my throat where tonsil was, scared it's cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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