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I have a lump behind ear on head, hard but slightly mobile. been there a month but got a little smaller, should i get it checked with dr for cancer?

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Dr. Amy Deeken answered

Yes: This may very we be a swollen benign lymph node associated with a resolving infection because it is getting smaller. Please get it checked by a doctor because this is something that needs to be examined and sometimes even biopsied to be sure what is going on.

Answered 8/15/2015

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A member asked:

I have a lump behind ear on head, hard but slightly mobile. been there a month but got a little smaller, should i get it checked with dr for cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amy Deeken answered

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