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Lumps in jaw

2016-02-26 01:12:02
I am smoker from the last 5 years . About 10 cigarettes a day . These have been there for the last few months . Do not hurt on touch . No committing . No weight loss . Just the lumps . Precious doctor said it is just the lymph nodes . Could it be cancer ?
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Hi Lump or mass should be examined for arriving at a diagnosis.... It's advised not to smoke because if not today Atleast tomorrow you are sufferer if continued....

Answered2016-02-26 16:21:14

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