Hi Katielucy,

If the node is soft & moveable but slightly swollen it's more than likely that it's fighting the sore throat you have. Cancerous nodes tend to be hard & immoveable. Prodding & poking the node will actually make it raise further so try & leave the area alone for a few days. When you do examine it again, use the tips of the fingers in a light, circular motion so you aren't pressing it too much. It takes a while for nodes that are fighting an infection to settle down, so it's really best to wait a couple of days after your sore throat disappears before checking it again. I hope this helps,

Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient)