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I have chronic pain in my neck and ear, my oncologist thinks it may be dead or dying lymph node from radiation. what can be done?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Please ask your: Oncologist about a trial of acupuncture for that problem. It is often quite helpful to deal with obstructions of blood circulation, lymphatic drainage and neural conduction. Take care.

Dr Lovell agreed

Answered 6/18/2013

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A member asked:

I have chronic pain in my neck and ear, my oncologist thinks it may be dead or dying lymph node from radiation. what can be done?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Lovell agreed

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