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Took Remission For Hodgkin's Lymphoma Diagnosis. Growing Lump Under Chin. Can It Be A Relapse?
Hi. I am a 24 year old female and have been in remission for 7 years after a Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis. I have a small 1-2 cm lump under the center of my chin closer to the top of my neck. I saw my oncologist in February about it and she didn't seem concerned. It is now late July and It is still there and may have grown a couple of mm. It's hard to tell because I constantly worry about it and poke and prod. Should I be worried about a relapse or other cancers?
Tue, 30 Jul 2013
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Not clear what treatment you underwent. After remission for 7 years relapse can occur but your doctor having examined you must have found insignificant lump under your chin and advised you to be on follow up only. so you should not wory about it..
Dr. J. Ticku
Not clear what treatment you underwent. After remission for 7 years relapse can occur but your doctor having examined you must have found insignificant lump under your chin and advised you to be on follow up only. so you should not wory about it..
Dr. J. Ticku
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It would be wise to get a review with your treating oncologistif the lymph node appears to be growing and persisting since february.It may amount to nothing but getting regular follow up checks will help.
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