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Do painless neck lumps always mean cancer?
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No: Never say never and never say always. Best way is to go to see your doctor and check it out.
Answered 9/13/2013
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No: Painless neck lumps are common and very few are cancerous. See your primary care doctor for exam and evaluation.
Answered 1/6/2015
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