Brief Answer: Unlikely to be cancer! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. It is no surprise that a colleague would always think of the worse possible scenario when faced with such a finding. It has happened to me a couple of times and i perfectly understand your fears and worries. From the information you have provided, this is unlikely to represent cancer. Rarely would a cancerous lesion go on for 9years without any changes or clear signs and symptom to suggest that it is a cancerous or represents cancer. Just to get all doubts out of the way, I will suggest that you get consulted and examined by your primary care physician. Depending on findings, further investigations may be needed or reassurance to relief you of your fears and worries. It is but normal for any structure to hurt when over manipulated. This is simply what must have happened in your case. Be relaxed. get it examined and benefit from a probable face to face reassurance. I hope you find this helpful. Thank you for using our services and please feel free to ask for clarifications or more information if need be. I wish you well. Dr. Ditah, MD.

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Brief Answer: Even more likely not to be. Detailed Answer: A palpable lymph node does not necessarily mean it has increased in size or it is pathological. The size and your body features are not supportive of any abnormal findings to raise the concern about cancers. All the information makes it even more obvious that it is not a cancerous lesion. I will rather suggest that you don't seek any further medical attention unless new symptoms develop. Thanks. Dr. Ditah, MD

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