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I have a lump behind my left ear, and another in my mouth by my left tonsil. Could it be cancer?

I found a small (1cm), hard, painless, and immobile lump behind my left ear last week (by my auricular lymph node). It hasn't changed size since I found it, but I found a lump in my throat (by my left tonsil) 2 days ago. It is slightly smaller than the one by my ear, flesh-colored, and has a small indent in the middle (see picture). It doesn't hurt, but I feel it if I swallow particularly hard. I don't feel ill, but my appetite has shrunk and I've lost a few pounds lately. Could it be cancer?

Anonymous Patient

This definitely need to be evaluated by a physician. Any lump that is a sign of inflammation. There could be many causes for you to have this lump. Infections or any inflammatory response can cause it. If you have other constitutional symptoms such as weight loss, cancer is part of the differential diagnosis. Before you get into any conclusion I recommend You to visit your doctor

Andreas Grossgold

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