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What Tests Should I Do For A Large Hard Lump At The Side Of The Throat?

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Posted on Thu, 10 Mar 2022
Question: I have had 35 radiation treatments on my throat. The last was May 2017. Cancer Was Gone. I quite smoke some time ago. However, I now have large hard lump on the side of my throat about half way up can this be related to my cancer
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Answered by Dr. Monish De (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Biopsy and pet CT scan

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Sine you are having throat cancer and now is having a lump I would advise you to do a biopsy test to rule out malignancy.

Also you need to do a Pet CT scan

Regards
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What Tests Should I Do For A Large Hard Lump At The Side Of The Throat?

Brief Answer: Biopsy and pet CT scan Detailed Answer: Hi Sine you are having throat cancer and now is having a lump I would advise you to do a biopsy test to rule out malignancy. Also you need to do a Pet CT scan Regards