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What Other Than Surgery Can Help Get Rid Of Enlarged Lymph Node Near Collar Bone?

Hi. I have an enlarged lymph node near my collar bone. I had a scan, blood test and a biopsy done. All came back negative but the doctor wants to remove the node. I don't want to have surgery. I'd like to know what are the risks if i don't have the surgery. I've just started using castor oil packs as i've read they work for this kind of problem.
Or are there other ways to deal with this?
Many things
Pam
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
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Hi. If all the tests have turned out to be negative , you can just leave the node alone and have a regular followup. I do not have any idea about castor oil packs being helpful in such conditions.
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What Other Than Surgery Can Help Get Rid Of Enlarged Lymph Node Near Collar Bone?

Hi. If all the tests have turned out to be negative , you can just leave the node alone and have a regular followup. I do not have any idea about castor oil packs being helpful in such conditions.