Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Swollen neck node for 3 years. right below ear. hasn't grown in size last ct showed 8mm. chances of it being cancer? no night sweats or anything
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Nodes: Less than 10 mm are not necessarily abnormal. You will be ok.
Answered 4/9/2016
4.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Firm lymph node behind my ear on my neck by jaw that's been swollen for a few months. what are the chances that's cancer? is that likely?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've had swollen lymph node on right side of neck-pea size, harder node behind right ear and hard lump-large marble-base of skull for 1yr.Comp?Cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Gum cancer symptoms? I have a good sized solidlump on gum line where my left bottom wisdom tooth was 9 yrs ago.Swollen glands & pain in neck jaw & ear
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Would cancer show up in regular blood work ? doc won't check me . Says it would have showed up on cat scan ? Nodes swollen fatigue diarea night sweats
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
21 years old tight throat, swollen under chin, constantly needing to clear throat, and sometimes pain in ear months. 6 dr. All say i'm fine. Cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Is it possible to have throat cancer at 25? I have a lump just above my Adams apple which has grown, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, a swollen node behind my ear. Checked by 3 docs all said its impossible for my age. Cigs,vape,snuff(4 years?
29yo female. Diagnosed w/ melanoma in situ one year ago on lower leg. Now Swollen neck node x5 months. Chance it is related? Cbc, head & neck CT negat
I have had 3 swollen lymph nodes, 1 in my neck, 1 in cheek, & 1 in inner thigh for 5+ years, plus 1 more that showed up below my ear about 5 months ago. Neck CT scan & blood work normal. Possible for lymph nodes to remain swollen years w/o cancer?
Had a swollen lymph node on the side of my neck and small one behind ear for over 4 years. Not bothersome. Not growing. Normal blood tests. Cancer?
Asking for friend. will her swollen neck lymph node in between her chin and ear that shes had for 10 year. turn into cancer as she gets older?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
