Concerned mother of 2 year old

[mommabekah]

I am looking for a professional to answer this question but all info would be appreciated.

I am concerned about my son he is almost 3 and has had a lump on the left side of his neck for almost a year now. It was originally larger and felt like a cyst or something. It has shrunk but has gotten progressively harder. I talked to his doc about it at his 2 year check up and he said it was a swollen lymph node, after touching it. I am not sure if I am being too concerned or if this could be cancer. My husband and I both have cancer on both sides of our family so we are concerned, but know that family history tends to make us worry.
I just want to know if I should go for a second opinion? Or if I get blown off again should I request further tests be done than just a topical exam?

[mommabekah]

Thank you for your comment. I was beginning to think I was alone in this decision. My son has already been through a lot and I didn't want to put him through more if unnecessary. He is just beginning to feel comfortable at the doctors office again after a bad burn over a year ago.
I will try the ENT and see what he says. Our local ENT has been helpful in the past with ear infections.

[utahmomma]

Not a professional, just a mom and cancer survivor.

I would get your son to a specialist and have the lump biopsied.  If it was an infection it would have cleared up by now.  He needs a biopsy.

Sorry, I know it's difficult when it is your child and that he will probably be scared but it's better to know whether it's worrisome or not.

You might want to try an ENT.