Is a single swollen and painful lymph node something to worry about could it be a sign of cancer? And if it is, can they just remove that one lymph node with surgery or do they have to take out more?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Single swollen lymph nodes often resolve with infection. If persistent, hard, or growing, FNAC or biopsy may be required. If cancerous, surgery may need to remove more than just one node.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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Can you suggest the best hospital in Jaipur for treating stage 2 oral squamous cell carcinoma and is SMS Hospital a good choice for oncology surgery what are its advantages and drawbacks

For stage 2 oral squamous cell carcinoma in Jaipur, SMS Hospital is a solid government facility with experienced oncologists. Pros include affordability and surgical expertise; cons might include waiting times and less personalized care.

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I'm a 27-year-old guy and I've had this lump inside my left chest for over two years now. It's pretty weird because I can feel it when I touch it, and it hurts then, but otherwise, there's no pain. The size hasn't changed, and there aren't any other symptoms. I'm not on any medication, but I'm really worried it might be a tumor. Any idea what this could be?

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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My uncle has bowel cancer and his doctors said surgery isn't an option because he's not strong enough. He's getting worse every day and I'm really worried how can I send you his test results for a second opinion? What other treatment options might help him?

If surgery not an option, chemo, radiation, or palliative care can help manage bowel cancer; share test reports for second opinion with oncologist.

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