‘Don’t take nose cancer lightly’


KUALA LUMPUR: One-sided, painless and progressive neck swelling may be matters of concern. They can be signs of nose cancer, says a doctor.

Ear, nose, throat, head and neck consultant surgeon at Mahkota Medical Centre Melaka, Dr S. Ram Kumar Sharma, said in 70% of newly diagnosed nose cancer cases, there is a painless lump in the neck.

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