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I was diagnosed and treated for hpv related oral cancer a year ago. last couple of days i have a swollen lymph node in my armpit. i am trying to setup an appointment with my ent surgeon next week. i thought it wasn't normal for hpv type cancers to sprea

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not your cancer: Your surgeon will tell you the same thing. It'll go first to your neck. But do get that node worked up.

Answered 11/14/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

See Doc: See oral surgeon or ENT doc if you have any of these symptoms: Persistent mouth sore, persistent mouth pain, a lump or thickening in the cheek, a white/red patch on the gums, tongue, tonsil, or lining of the mouth, a sore throat, hoarseness or feeling that something is caught in the throat that does not go away, difficulty swallowing/chewing.

Answered 11/14/2016

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