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Does A Lump Behind Ear Signify Cancer Recurrence, With History Of Thyroid Cancer?
Over a year ago I was dx with thyroid cancer so I had a total thyridectomy. RAI to follow that. 6 months later the found several nodules in my thyroid tissue. I now have a lump on the bony part behind my ear. On the mastoid. Can thus be the cancer recurrent?
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Yes it is possible for cancer recurrence in the node. but biopsy is required to confirm the same. Once confirmed, then further action can be taken.
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