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A small lump

2015-08-28 15:01:20
Recently I noticed a small lump ( its very small ,almost invisible unless I care ) on my throat . Actly my dad had cancer and am little scared of this mass cause this lump might b cause of tumour . So what should I do ? 
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small lump cannot be cancer most of the times since you have chance of genetic predisposition its bettr to rule it out by biopsy or othr investigation kindly consult surgeon for further evaluation and treatment.

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