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Q: Painless lumps on neck

asked by: DoctorQuestion on October 6th, 2009

Hi
i have been having very tiny painless lumps on the front of my neck for over three years .Now they have spread to the right side.Am afraid it could be cancerous.i also have pea size lumps arround my armpits and groin .Please advise.

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Dr. Robert Wascher , MD

replied on October 6th, 2009

Cancers Answer A7459

It is hard to say what is going on from the limited information that you have provided. You might ask your physician to refer you to a Dermatologist for further evaluation.

Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS

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