Lump on neck

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Lump on neck

Asked for Male, 24 Years

I have lump on left side of my neck. It is there for a more than six months. It is hard when i touch it. It is not pain full. It is around 2 cm in diameter. I have consumed tobacco for around 2-3 years but did quit recently. What are the chances of cancer. I have heard that it takes many years for tobacco to cancer

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Dr. Swathi S Aithal

Family and Community Medicine Specialist 9 yrs exp Bangalore

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Hello, Mass in the neck is not because of the tobacco. It only causes cancer in the mouth or throat and lungs but not other parts. I suggest you go to a general surgeon before going to any conclusion and get your self evaluated. Thank you

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