?swollen lymph node - how do i know?

hi!

i've always had trouble with my ears and had some inflammation in my ears when a little pea sized lump showed up. it didn't hurt or anything, just stayed there. 

just behind my left ear, less than a cm across, regular round shape, immovable, not tender or itchy or anything. cant see it can just feel it. 

since then it's just not gone away. if i mess with it for a bit it shrinks but always comes back. some days feels bigger than others 

i feel like it's just a swollen lymph node but i'm panicking as alot of what i've seen said if it's that it'll be itchy or tender and it's not at all

  • Hello tinylillump, 

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I am sorry to hear you have had these issues recently and that that little pea sized lump has not gone away. As it's making you anxious, I think that the best thing to do if you haven't done so already is to get this checked out by your doctor. Your doctor will have the expertise to tell you what it is and to give you the reassurance you need at the moment. 

    I hope that you will also hear from other members of our community who have had this before and that they will share their experience with you. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator