does this sound like cancer? - Cancer Message Board

soulwound2003 · 07-27-2003, 01:45 AM

I have noticed a knot on my neck, just bellow my chin to the left just a hair. I noticed it maybe 3 weeks ago and now it is starting to affect me. My ear (left side) aches, my throat hurts, and my jaw (left side) hurts as well. It is a hard knot and it gives a weird kindof pain whenever i mess with it. Could this be cancer? I will tell anyone any of my symptoms if they will help. Thanks

Lindarella · 07-27-2003, 06:50 AM

Sounds like an enlarged lymph node to me. One of the functions of the lymph nodes is to fight off infection. When they are swollen or tender it means they are doing their job. They can remain this way for several months after an infection.

projapoti · 07-27-2003, 10:40 AM

soulwound2003, please go see a doctor immediately. A neck lump associated with otalgia (ear pain) is not a good thing. I'm not saying it is cancer, but I am suggesting that it's more than simply an enlarged lymph node. Remember that cancer is not the only thing to be worried about...infections that involve the head and neck can often be complicated if not looked at early!

projapoti · 07-27-2003, 10:40 AM

One thing....how old are you? This makes somewhat of a difference.

soulwound2003 · 07-27-2003, 06:09 PM

i am 21 years old. I have had a headache for 48 hours straight, not a little headache but a god awful one.