Doctors refusing to look at growth

Hi ! So I'm 22 and I noticed a slight growth next to my jaw , under my ear but close to my face if that makes sense and it has become pretty much as hard as bone , will not move and is 5 cm. I went to my GP twice to get it looked at but they keep telling me it's just an imperfection on my jaw. I know it hasn't always been there and is only getting bigger , on the same place just on the other side of my face the same thing is happening. My lymph nodes underneath and above it are rock hard too. I cannot tell if I'm worrying over nothing or if I'm being wrongfully dismissed so I thought I'd ask.

  • Hello Winglesself, 

    As you are still worried about this growth and you feel that the doctors haven't looked at it properly, it might be worth trying to get a second opinion and talking to another GP about it. You can find out more about getting a second opinion on this page. Do mention that this is getting bigger and that your lymph nodes feel rock hard too. 

    I hope you manage to get another expert medical opinion on this and that you get some definite answers soon. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator