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I have a lump behind my ear that has been there for a couple weeks. hasn't changed size. i know cancerous lumps grow so it couldn't be that right?

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Not necessarily: Odds are this is b9: sebaceous cyst, mastoiditis or swollen lymph node. Slow or imperceptible growth can occur with cancer. Pain doesn't always mean cancer on not. Pls have eval & with low suspicion for cancer, antibiotics may be started.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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