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Is it a sign of cancer??
My age is 21 with no family history during Childhood I got two side Tonsillitis with Enlarged Tonsilar but after my left side Tonsilar is still present with same size where as my right side tonsilar reduced in childhood only is it means I have cancer?? Which cancer may I get??
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In the photograph attached, There is a neck swelling visible. Enlarged tonsils is very common during childhood. This neck swelling can be due to reaction to the enlarged tonsils or due to other causes like tuberculosis and very rarely cancer at your age. Do you have any addictions like smoking or chewing tobacco?
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patient should consult a Head neck surgeon to evaluate further about the swelling and should not be neglected.
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