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What Causes Left-sided Lump On Neck After A History Of Bilateral Breast Cancer?

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Question : I have a large hard lump in my neck on the left side. It has been there for 6 months. It is tender, doesn't move and in post cervical lymph node area. History bilateral breast cancer 6 years ago. Bilateral mastectomy. 15 lymph nodes removed right side and 6 lymph nodes removed left side. Should I be concerned about this.
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (-5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Ultrasound and biopsy shouod be done.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

Thank you for the query.

For sure you should have it checked. As you have had breast cancer, there is always a risk of lymph node metastases.
Please do not wait with it. Consult your doctor as soon as possible. Ultrasound and biopsy should be done.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.

Regards.
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What Causes Left-sided Lump On Neck After A History Of Bilateral Breast Cancer?

Brief Answer: Ultrasound and biopsy shouod be done. Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for the query. For sure you should have it checked. As you have had breast cancer, there is always a risk of lymph node metastases. Please do not wait with it. Consult your doctor as soon as possible. Ultrasound and biopsy should be done. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.