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I have had a hard immovable pea sized submental lump for two+ years. it is now getting bigger. what are chances of cancer?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Cancer: Far more likely to be a cyst either sebaceous or from submandibular gland. Is cancer possible? Yes. Given this has been ongoing for two years it is probably time to get it checked out.

Answered 8/28/2019

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A member asked:

I have had a hard immovable pea sized submental lump for two+ years. it is now getting bigger. what are chances of cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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