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What Do Lumps At The Back Of Neck Indicate?
I had 2 lumps at the back of my neck which my gp said it prob a sign of infection somewhere but only 2 days ago another lump has appeared and is painfull and causing discomfort.since this 3 rd lump has appeared i keep getting a funny taste in my mouth. I am worried at this stage as i have skin cancer back a couple of yrs ago.which was just above my upper lip which i had cut out..i no you cant give me 100 % answer but in your opinion would you surgest these lumps are a form of cancer?
Fri, 21 Mar 2014
Hi.
Have a good clinical diagnosis done by a Surgeon.
If the lumps have appeared in a short duration and causing pain, they are most probably infective.
The area you say is not the site of any cancer.
The funny taste can be due to the medicines you are taking.
How old are the lumps?
Have a good clinical diagnosis done by a Surgeon.
If the lumps have appeared in a short duration and causing pain, they are most probably infective.
The area you say is not the site of any cancer.
The funny taste can be due to the medicines you are taking.
How old are the lumps?
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