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what could this be?

By Anonymous April 27, 2010 - 7:43pm
 
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I have had this weird small bump thats moves a little bit inside of my neck on he right side. i feel but others can't i had it checked outby my family doctor but he did not feel anything. i fear it may be a tumor but i amn ot sure, is there some type of a x-ray i can go through to see whats in my neck?

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I'm surprised your doctor did not feel it! Just to be sure..is it a lymph node that you are feeling? They are located on each side of your neck, and become swollen if you are fighting off an infection or virus (just like the common cold, for example).

You most likely do not have a tumor if your doctor did not even notice your lump. Do you have a family history of tumors? If not, I would not "go there" in your mind and not jump to conclusions. Even if you do have a lump, most lumps are benign (non cancerous).

Yes, there are screening and diagnostic tests that can be performed to check for lumps. You would need to see your doctor, who would order the appropriate test for you, however. Do you have another doctor you can see for a second opinion?

April 27, 2010 - 7:50pm
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Anonymous (reply to Alison Beaver)

it maybe lymph nodes im feeling, cuz i feel it on my baby boy as well, on bothsides of the neck,, but i only feel just one, onmyself. thanks for the advice.

April 28, 2010 - 9:44am
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