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A member asked:

I have a headache and dry blood in my left nostril, cancer symptom?

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Dr. Allan Goldstein answered

Probably not: Treat as sinus infection. If doesn't get better see doctor.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/22/2013

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