Very worried :'(

[Codi1]

Hi I have a lump behind my ear it's about the size of a small pea and does not hurt it is only on the one side and the inside of my ear hurts a little .... I am even more worried due to the face of cancer running in my family I am hoping it is nothing like that but I have a strong feeling that something is wrong

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Actually a subcutaneous skin (under the skin) nodule—the size of a pea and firm, is usually due to a neurofibroma (connective ad nerve tissue), a ganglion cyst or a lymph node.
If the same side ear is paining—then it could be a swollen lymph node due to ear infection or impacted wax or even dandruff.
Since I cannot examine you and know other related conditions you may be having, nor is a detailed history possible on net, I have listed the various possibilities that should be looked into. Please consult your PCP and ENT for primary examination followed by proper referral. Take care!

[unlucky123]

might be lymph node...if its firm and not moving u need to test is if not go to ur doc and check ur ear u might got it inflamed if it is a lymph node it can be from 23456754343232 reasons not only cancer
be well