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58yom, lump 1cm behind ear, slightly tender.. went to ent, who said lymph node, examined for other enlarged nodes, infection, tumours, and found none. told to wait 3 weeks, and if node stays biopsy it. i am worried about cancer. should i be ?
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It is reassuring that there were no other findings. No one can guarantee about cancer that is why the doc wants to biopsy if the gland is still there. But to guess. chances are low for it to be Ca
Answered 7/13/2023
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