Swollen Glands and Other Lumps Under the Skin - Topic Overview
A lump caused by cancer is
usually hard, irregularly shaped, and firmly fixed under the skin or deep in
tissue. Although they usually do not cause pain, some types of cancerous lumps
are painful. Most lumps are not caused by cancer.
Swelling may also be caused by:
Check your symptoms to decide if and when
you should see a doctor.