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?
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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?
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From your description, it seems unlikely that your two lumps are cancerous. It does seem likely that you are feeling or sensing enlarged lymph nodes. It is essential that these be visualized and palpated by an experienced clinician - please start by seeing your Primary Care Family Physician or Internist. That clinician is the best to determine next steps - which might include blood testing, observation, throat swab, referral to an ENT Team. Please do make the appointment.
It needs to be evaluated by a physician, Enlarged nodes can be from many things benign to malignant. Cancer certainly is a possibility but you may need some more information and evaluation of risk factors such as smoking.
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
It could cancer or an infection. Definitely should see an ENT specialist for a full exam and biopsy.