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Hello! i have 2, 1cm lymph nodes behind my ear, they are rock hard and not movable. could this be cancerous?? what is the typical way lymph nodes feel when they are behind the ear on that bone? i'm very worried.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: Although these are likely from scarring, they should be checked out by your doctor just to be sure there is nothing more serious.

Answered 11/20/2015

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A member asked:

Hello! i have 2, 1cm lymph nodes behind my ear, they are rock hard and not movable. could this be cancerous?? what is the typical way lymph nodes feel when they are behind the ear on that bone? i'm very worried.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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