Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
126 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Could A Hard, Painful Neck Lump With Squamous Cells In Biopsies Be Cancer?

I developed a lump on my neck about the size of a small fist and is hard as a rock and is painful. I have had 2 CT scans they said showed a lymph node. They also did 2 needle biopsys which show some squamous cells and they think it is cancer. What do you think?
posted on Tue, 1 Aug 2023
Twitter Sat, 20 Sep 2025 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 30 Sep 2025 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Oncologist,  's  Response
Hello,

Yes, a painful hard lump on the neck is likely to be a cancer. You require a pet CT and a biopsy for initial evaluation.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Could A Hard, Painful Neck Lump With Squamous Cells In Biopsies Be Cancer?

Hello, Yes, a painful hard lump on the neck is likely to be a cancer. You require a pet CT and a biopsy for initial evaluation. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist