Before I start, just thought I’d say that I do have an appointment booked in the new year and just looking to hear honest responses before I go :)

Just under my jaw on my left hand side (About 2cm below my earlobe), I have a lump about half the size of a pea. On the surface layer of skin, it’s just red, however not swollen or inflamed. It’s not painful whatsoever and never has been. I noticed the lump roughly 2 months ago and didn’t think too much of it at first, but have been worrying lately as it is still here 2 months later.

It’s completely solid and is attached to the skin, so it doesn’t sound like a cyst. I have tried hot compress for a few days, just in case it is a cyst, but the lump hasn’t changed at all.

I’m totally worried as when I read the ‘when you should worry’ symptoms on Google, it lists my symptoms above.

The lump is ever so slightly raised on top of the skin, but the lump is 90% under the skin (if that makes sense).

I don’t have much education on cancer, so I don’t know what type of cancer would give you a lump on this part of your face, but I’m really hoping it’s benign and nothing to worry about. :(

Any ideas what this could be? I am so nervous to visit the doctor.