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A member asked:
Felt ill. chills and bad sore throat. maybe a cold? same today. noticed small discoloration on tongue on side (no black) and bump near back. cancer?
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Wait: The cold will resolve in 7-10 days. If tongue changes persist see ENT doc for evaluation. Cancer unlikely.
Answered 5/24/2015
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See doctor: Your ailments warrant an examination by a physician BUT rest assured that nobody should be able to make a primary diagnosis of cancer based on the symptoms you have provided.
Answered 5/24/2015
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