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How Can A Lump In The Neck Be Treated?

I have a lump in my neck doc says it may be lymphoma waited a week had it biopsied waited another week results were inconclusive..had another test done waiting for the third week..have pain in my neck now and swelling in my shoulder just felt a pain under my arm..I m worried...symptoms came on in a matter of 2 weeks
Wed, 17 Jul 2019
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Hello,

You have a history of a lump in the neck & biopsy reports are inconclusive. Not all neck lumps are malignant. Some are enlarged lymph nodes caused by bacterial or viral infections. They can be treated with antibiotics orally or intravenously depending upon the severity of the pathology.

Quit addictions if any. Signs of malignancy are hoarseness of voice, sore throat, foul mouth odour, swelling/sore throat that does not heal.

If the lump is cancerous it will be treated with surgery, radiation & chemotherapy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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How Can A Lump In The Neck Be Treated?

Hello, You have a history of a lump in the neck & biopsy reports are inconclusive. Not all neck lumps are malignant. Some are enlarged lymph nodes caused by bacterial or viral infections. They can be treated with antibiotics orally or intravenously depending upon the severity of the pathology. Quit addictions if any. Signs of malignancy are hoarseness of voice, sore throat, foul mouth odour, swelling/sore throat that does not heal. If the lump is cancerous it will be treated with surgery, radiation & chemotherapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician