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Discovered large mass in upper neck front just left of throat. 2 time invasive breast cancer survivor occasionally get choked what do you think this?

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Dr. Charles Atkinson answered

Get checked now: You need to see a physician very soon. While there is a possibility this is benign, you need further testing asap.

Answered 5/5/2013

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Dr. Robert Whitfield answered

Breast cancer: Get seen and examined to identify whether this represents a lymph node or potentially your thyroid.

Answered 8/29/2013

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A member asked:

Discovered large mass in upper neck front just left of throat. 2 time invasive breast cancer survivor occasionally get choked what do you think this?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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