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I got strep throat 2 years ago and when it cleared i got lumps on my tonsil that are still there and have spread to my tongue could this be cancer?
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Unlikely from strep: However, see your doctor to look at these lumps soon.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Unlikely: It is unlikely but without an evaluation it is not accurate to diagnose here. Visit your doctor to rule out cancer and determine the diagnosis.
Answered 8/14/2013
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