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Went to ent jan tiny cut inside ear canal now its been 6 weeks he says the area is still crusty white says no big deal i have ocd so scared cancer?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Do not worry: Ear canal is a very rare location for cancer. Follow your doctor's advice. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

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Answered 2/27/2019

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A member asked:

Went to ent jan tiny cut inside ear canal now its been 6 weeks he says the area is still crusty white says no big deal i have ocd so scared cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Bansal and 2 doctors agreed

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