Step 2: Monitor Your Body
Frequency
- Monthly or daily if sign or symptoms are noticed
Preparation
- Know the ear signs and symptoms for early cancer detection.
- Know what your ears typically look and feel like
Examination
- Place ear between index finger and thumb. Slowly maneuver around the entire ear to spot any lumps.
- Visually check the top of your ear for any skin changes.
- Use a handheld mirror to check the back of your ear. Look for skin changes or lumps. Make sure to fold ear and earlobe as necessary to see the entire back area.
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Inspecting the ear canal is difficult. Therefore, it is important that it gets checked during your annual physical exam.
Should you spot a sign or difference between the two ears consider it a “red flag”. It does not mean you have cancer. If it does not correct itself in one week, contact your primary care doctor for a professional evaluation.
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