Question 1

Is it common for cancer to start or spread to lymph node behind ear? male 19 no other problems except irritated outer ear skin.

Accepted Answer

An enlarged lymph node behind the ear can be as simple as a skin and/or hair infection on the scalp (e.g. tinea capitis-- fungal infection on scalp and hair). However, without seeing what your describing on your ear and knowing other symptoms, it's impossible to exclude a potentially more concerning diagnosis.

Question 2

Knot under my ear is it cancer?

Accepted Answer

It is likely to be a lymph node due to some infection or even dandruff in the area above the ear. If it is the only lymph node that is palpable, do not worry.

Question 3

Constant rining in ear is it cancer

Accepted Answer

Tinnitus is the official name for this and, it can be caused by many things...Or just idiopathic..It needs to be seen and evaluated by a physician, ...Consider seeing a neurologist or an ear, nose , and throat specialist...

Question 4

I have a knot on the inside of my right ear is it cancer?

Accepted Answer

Cancer diagnosis is made after very specific blood and lab test.
Sometimes a knot is just a local inflammation or  a small skin gland cyst.

Question 5

How can i fight my sadness if it's true that i have ear cancer?

Accepted Answer

going through such a stressful time. Stressors of such a magnitude can be difficult to deal with. You may wish to seek counseling with a psychologist to learn coping strategies. Depending upon your level of stress, he/she may refer you to a psychiatrist for medications if your symptoms warrant it. There are also groups you may wish to investigate for your specific situation. 
Good luck!

Question 6

Can the cell phone produce a cancer causing sound wave from the ear piece?

Accepted Answer

There is no evidence to suggest that cell phone sound waves cause cancer.  What is being investigated is if electromagnetic waves related to cell phones can cause cancer.  Overall, the risk is thought to be small.

Question 7

Why is it that sometimes in the morning i have lymphnodes below my ears apain but goes away after a feminutes?s this cancer?

Accepted Answer

This doesn't sound like cancer. I'm wondering idly whether these are bilateral first branchial cleft cysts that expand when you lie down. If they're fixed to surrounding tissues or growing or causing pain, a physician's office visit is in order.

Question 8

Recently i have been having ear pain (right) no injury, not always. what are causes? i do sometimes get beating noises. what about ear pain? cancer?

Accepted Answer

Common things are common. The most common origin of ear pain is a stretch on the eardrum caused by pressure or canal pain caused by internal swelling. Pressure on the eardrum can be triggered by infection pushing it out, or fluid drawing it in. Have a doc look at it to decide. Treatment if needed depends on the cause.

Question 9

Does a bump behind the right ear that is not too large, indicate cancer? i saw a relative of mine having it for 14 years now and the bump has remained the same size, same colour and painless. does having the same for 14 years indicate it's harmless?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a lesion with the same size without change in that long period of time is likely not a malignant (cancerous) lesion.

Question 10

The pain from my throat is going to my ears and it is so painful please help is it a cancer?

Accepted Answer

It's more likely that you have Am throat infection and less likely that it is cancer. Please be seen you might need antibiotics.

Outer ear cancer

Is it common for cancer to start or spread to lymph node behind ear? male 19 no other problems except irritated outer ear skin.

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Knot under my ear is it cancer?

Constant rining in ear is it cancer

I have a knot on the inside of my right ear is it cancer?

How can i fight my sadness if it's true that i have ear cancer?

Can the cell phone produce a cancer causing sound wave from the ear piece?

Why is it that sometimes in the morning i have lymphnodes below my ears apain but goes away after a feminutes?s this cancer?

Recently i have been having ear pain (right) no injury, not always. what are causes? i do sometimes get beating noises. what about ear pain? cancer?

Does a bump behind the right ear that is not too large, indicate cancer? i saw a relative of mine having it for 14 years now and the bump has remained the same size, same colour and painless. does having the same for 14 years indicate it's harmless?

The pain from my throat is going to my ears and it is so painful please help is it a cancer?

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