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Knot under my ear is it cancer?
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Lymph node: 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.
Answered 12/21/2013
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Reactive Node: Not likley. It is most commonly an immune response to an infection such as an ear infection.
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