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Egle_
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Hello,

I have noticed a lump behind my ear a couple months ago. My partner has suggested to see a doctor because it has grown. It is just a small pink lump like a spot and doesn't hurt when I touch it. I am corncerned that it is cancer and it might be terminal since I waited a couple months.

How likely is it to be cancer?

If it is cancer, how likely is it terminal at this point?

Thank you

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  • Hi Egle

    Yes do make an appointment with your GP, who can put your mind at rest or refer you to a specialist at hospital for further diagnosis.

    A few months will not make any difference to the outcome (which is usually 99.9% cure rate) if it is a skin cancer and it certainly will not be terminal.

    Best wishes for a good outcome

    Ed

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  • Hi Egle

    Yes do make an appointment with your GP, who can put your mind at rest or refer you to a specialist at hospital for further diagnosis.

    A few months will not make any difference to the outcome (which is usually 99.9% cure rate) if it is a skin cancer and it certainly will not be terminal.

    Best wishes for a good outcome

    Ed

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