Performing a self-neck check can help in the early detection of thyroid cancer — however, neck swelling does not always signify thyroid cancer. Sometimes, a medical examination is necessary. Share on ...

Q: I developed a lump under the skin of my neck that my doctor said was a kind of tumor, a lipoma. She said it was benign and we can just watch it and do nothing. Does that sound right? A: Lipomas are ...

After having chronic sinus problems, Glenn Moog noticed a little bump on his neck. He thought his lymph nodes had become swollen. About five months after noticing it, he visited his doctor. “She felt ...

A bump on the back of your neck can result from a cyst, ingrown hair, or another health condition. If it grows or occurs with other symptoms, you may want to have a doctor examine it. It can be ...