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Can Lumps On Neck Be Signs Of Throat Cancer?
I came off the pill towards the start of the year, lost some weight. Also I am a smoker, I have two lumps on both sides of my neck, they dont hurt, but they are there. I have been driving myself crazy with worry, but have been eating properly and a lot. I still dont seem to be putting on weight. Is it throat cancer, I am so scared doctor.
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I suggest getting the lumps examined by an oncologist or surgeon as being painless is not necessarily a good sign. Painless nodes can be a sign of cancer, but thats not the only reason. It could also be due to some old infection or active tuberculosis. Even the weight loss could be connected to that. Dont worry yourself without getting examined.
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