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Small non painful lump under jaw?

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I’ve had a small lump under my jaw for about 18 months now and it hasn’t changed size or shape. Seen two doctors about it and one said it feels loose (?) which to me it doesn’t. I’ve been doing too much Googling and I’m so so so scared it’s cancer. I’m only 22 and just about to start my life. I suffer severe anxiety which is only making it all worse. I have an ultrasound next Friday 13th (brilliant) which I feel as if I can’t wait for. I don’t know how I’m going to function for the next week. I cannot put into words how scared I am and I just want to know. Any advice or experiences would be appreciated. 

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    Try not to worry!! (I know that’s easier said than done) 

    an ultra sound will give them a clearer picture....  and they will be able to see whether it needs further investigation the fact that it hasn’t changes size is something to keep positive about! 

    Friday 13th isn’t any different to any other Friday - I actually think it’s lucky as I get paid on 15th normally so if it’s Friday 13th it’s always payday

    Googling is only useful for info when you have a diagnosis and not so when googling symptoms - I have a heart condition which currently causes no issues but I googled it when going through tests and was adamant I was going to die..... it really didn’t help!  You don’t know until you know...... try to keep busy and I’ll keep my fingers crossed it’s good news..... there are all sorts of glands around that area so possible it it something totally normal x 

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    Try not to worry!! (I know that’s easier said than done) 

    an ultra sound will give them a clearer picture....  and they will be able to see whether it needs further investigation the fact that it hasn’t changes size is something to keep positive about! 

    Friday 13th isn’t any different to any other Friday - I actually think it’s lucky as I get paid on 15th normally so if it’s Friday 13th it’s always payday

    Googling is only useful for info when you have a diagnosis and not so when googling symptoms - I have a heart condition which currently causes no issues but I googled it when going through tests and was adamant I was going to die..... it really didn’t help!  You don’t know until you know...... try to keep busy and I’ll keep my fingers crossed it’s good news..... there are all sorts of glands around that area so possible it it something totally normal x 

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