Can lumps growing near my fathers ear be a cancer or Tumor?
Patient: good evening sir my father is habituated to use tobacco to clean his teeth daily , his age is 70 + , few weeks back a little lumps is growing might be tumour we guess. today it  burst automatically we have been consulting with doctors but they are not sure whether it's cancer or any other deases. i am very worried please suggest any better  way outmy email address is  YYYY@YYYY sorry i forgot to mention the area where the lumps was growing , it's near area behind right ear Doctor: Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.Even though it is good to be concerned about one's health, one should not become frightened or obsessive on cancer for a growth of few weeks duration only without a clinical examination by doctor, and the related investigations if any. Therefore, I would advise you to get your father examined by your family physician, who after a general examination might put you on a short course of broad spectrum antibiotic and anti inflammatory drug. If it was of an inflammatory aetiology, the swelling might subside. Otherwise, you might have to take appointment with a general surgeon in your area to get your father assessed and managed properly.I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef