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A 34-year-old female asked:

I have a hard lump behind my head, just below my skull to my neck. its sudden but the past 2 weeks i've had absolutely intense headaches. the headaches have lessened since a week. i'm very concerned, my mother has had multiple cancerous lumps. thanks?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
A LUMP & HEADACHES: This lump could be due to a swollen lymph node or a cyst. It might now be associated with headaches. Consider seeing your doctor (in-person, telemed or virtual health) to review your headache history.
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