Hi, just wanted to see if my symptoms warrant a GP appointment. I've suffered quite badly with diagnosed eczema from birth and have also dealt with frequent infections. At the moment, a patch on my top lip and my cheek are infected on and off, at least for a few months. I've noticed that the lymph nodes just under my ears are swollen and solid. They aren't visible but I can definitely feel them. Usually, I wouldn't worry so much as I know a few eczema sufferers who have chronically enlarged lymph nodes during flare ups, but I also got thinking about one of the lymph nodes in my armpit. With my menstrual cycle, it swells just before and a few days throughout my period. It can become incredibly tender, but it always shrinks down (has been happening as long as I remember).

That being said, I've heard lymph nodes can stay swollen after large infections and I did have a full bad eczema infection about six months ago. My parents have also suffered periodically from swollen lymph nodes, and my nan in particular (a nurse) had always told my dad not to worry.

I did go to the GP for a separate issue (checking out my moles) and the Doctor didn't say anything about my neck appearing swollen, even after she checked a mole there.

Regardless, culd this be a sign of cancer? Or am I worrying.