Hard lump behind ear - has my cancer spread?

Hi, I’m 21 and have recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer. Tonight I found a hard, pea-sized lump on the back of my head behind my ear. This has kind of freaked me out as it makes me think my cancer has spread around my body!! Should I be worried? 

  • It’s still there and is kind of painful... I can feel another lymph node lower down in my neck as well... do you think this means my cancer has spread? I’m really worried!

  • Please try not to panic over Christmas; a lump which you describe could be due to more than one cause.  But you should go to see your doctor when things get back to normal after the next two days so that you can get some proper medical information as none of us here have medical training.  We are a bit thin on the ground at the moment so apologise for not replying yesterday.  I do hope you will enjoy your Christmas and while I can understand your worries try not to immediately think the worst.  Best wishes.  Annie