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What Causes Lump Near Collarbone?

Hi I have a lump(gumball size) just above my left collar bone on the bottom of my neck? It does not hurt. Should I be worried about it as far as cancer? I have a history of smoking. I am a vegetarian and do have both of my nipples pierced if that matters.
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it could be a lymphnode or a benign tumor like lipoma or neurofibroma.

might be tuberculosis or lymphoma even malignancy

FNAC test is recommended for confirmation

all the best!
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What Causes Lump Near Collarbone?

it could be a lymphnode or a benign tumor like lipoma or neurofibroma. might be tuberculosis or lymphoma even malignancy FNAC test is recommended for confirmation all the best!