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When i wake up, i get a slight pressure on the left side back of my head, neck and shoulder. brain cancer? im really scared. should i be worried?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No: What you described is not likely to be due to brain cancer. It is more likely to be from your sleeping position. Have a health diet, exercise and get HPV vaccine.

Answered 10/31/2018

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A member asked:

When i wake up, i get a slight pressure on the left side back of my head, neck and shoulder. brain cancer? im really scared. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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