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I have a bump in my ear right on the edge of the hole that you hear through that is painful when i touch it. is it possible that it is cancer. i am 16?
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No: This is very unlikely cancer! More likely, you have a small inflammation of a hair follicle or pimple. These are painful and will resolve on their own.
Answered 4/10/2016
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