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Back of my neck near the bottom almost where my back is. could it be cancerous?
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Not very likely, but: I can't see it or feel it over the net. Go tourgent care or primary care to get a professional expert opinion about the potential seriousness or need for biopsy.
Answered 8/25/2013
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