Small non painful lump under jaw?

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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  • I have the exact same thing, I’ve had it for probably 2 years and it’s only now that for some reason I’m worrying... it’s never grown, never been painful etc. I’m booking a doctors appointment first thing in the morning just to be safe! I’m only 20. Just wondering how you got on? Have you had your results yet?

  • Hi , I'm 29 years old, female and found this same lump on my left side under my jaw. I've an appointment this morning as petrified it's cancer. I have a severe anxiety problem I'm struggling to cope and my mind is upside down just now.

    Has anyone got any updates from their posts?

  • hello I have a lump that came up under my chin/jaw area and it keeps coming up and down, I went to the hospital to have a ultra-sound and a blood test. My blood test came back clear however they said it was a lymph node which showed up in the ultra-sound, the Doctor didn’t have a proper explanation of what it might be. I’m only 18 and I have been panicking so much about this if anyone has any advice of what it could be I would be so very grateful X 

  • Hi,

    Ive had a lump in my jaw for about 9 months. I had a scan on it and it came back as 'mass' but they didnt know what it was. Blood test showed nothing, but now it has got bigger they are doing another scan. I am really worried as i have had melanoma on the bottom of my foot before. 

  • I am also 18 and I have the same problem...a small lump under the left side of my jaw. Apparently it could be a limp node infection. Any updates ?
  • I have the same thing it's small moveable under the jaw on the right. Easier to feel if I put my chin to my chest. 
     

    Does anyone have any updates? 

  • This is what I have too, I have it on both sides but both move and again, easier to feel if I put my chin to my chest. Have you had a check up at all? 
     

    I am seeing a doctor today regarding my wisdom tooth so I am going to ask him for his opinion on it and he is a head and neck specialist. 

  • Hey there I went to my gp and he said it's just a normal node and nothing to worry about. How did you get on today? 

  • My fiancé has a lump under the right side of his jaw which is felt more when he puts his chin to his chest. The doctor has said to leave 3-4 weeks to see if it grows or stays the same, in this case he'll have to have an ultrasound. The lump doesn't move but I'm extremely worried it's cancer that's being left and untreated. Any help would be much appreciated? I have seen a lady that said her doctor said it was just a normal lymph node 

  • My fiancé has a lump under the right side of his jaw which is felt more when he puts his chin to his chest. The doctor has said to leave 3-4 weeks to see if it grows or stays the same, in this case he'll have to have an ultrasound. The lump doesn't move but I'm extremely worried it's cancer that's being left and untreated. Any help would be much appreciated? I have seen a lady that said her doctor said it was just a normal lymph node 

     

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  • My fiancé has a lump under the right side of his jaw which is felt more when he puts his chin to his chest. The doctor has said to leave 3-4 weeks to see if it grows or stays the same, in this case he'll have to have an ultrasound. The lump doesn't move but I'm extremely worried it's cancer that's being left and untreated. Any help would be much appreciated? I have seen a lady that said her doctor said it was just a normal lymph node 

     

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