Stinking lump
Had dental work and my gland has been swelling for a few weeks so I wrote is off as dental work related. Now I have a hard lump on another part of my body. Grumble grumble grumble. Going on Thursday to have it checked. Too tired for this and so done. Cancer can kiss my grits. Hoping it's just some normal problem. I would say I won't worry until I get there but while I'm attempting to sleep, my brain is saying okay you do that, I have other plans. Feel like a zombie at work today. My son asked me the other day what super power I'd choose. My super power would definitely be healing people, I'll have to fly or be invisible in my next life.
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Ugh, I hope this is nothing, Helen.
Those nodes can def swell for a number of non-cancer-related reasons, so with a little luck that's what it will be. Maybe some kind of inflammatory response to the dental work?
It sure sucks having to worry about every little thing, doesn't it? I guess we will have these worries for the rest of our lives. Cancer is the gift that keeps on giving.
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Yeah I was okay with the neckannalexandria said:Ugh, I hope this is nothing, Helen.
Those nodes can def swell for a number of non-cancer-related reasons, so with a little luck that's what it will be. Maybe some kind of inflammatory response to the dental work?
It sure sucks having to worry about every little thing, doesn't it? I guess we will have these worries for the rest of our lives. Cancer is the gift that keeps on giving.
Yeah I was okay with the neck swelling and thought eh dental work that makes sense but now with the lump on the other end I thought great, just great so now I have to go in. I refuse to worry while I'm awake. I don't want to use up a whole week of my life worrying and it turns out to be a virus of some sort. I read that you can have viruses after major surgeries that cause lumps and take a while to show up so I'm hoping that's it.
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Helen321 said:
Yeah I was okay with the neck
Yeah I was okay with the neck swelling and thought eh dental work that makes sense but now with the lump on the other end I thought great, just great so now I have to go in. I refuse to worry while I'm awake. I don't want to use up a whole week of my life worrying and it turns out to be a virus of some sort. I read that you can have viruses after major surgeries that cause lumps and take a while to show up so I'm hoping that's it.
Its a virus. Its a virus. Its a virus.
Oh, how sorry I am to read your post. The worrying really never ends for us, does it. It doesn't matter if its a little twinge or a full blown lump, our minds jump to cancer.
The other week I was feeling really rotten. It was so frustrating wondering if it was cancer, or was I just getting a 'real' cold.
Roll on next week. Until then IT'S JUST A VIRUS. OK!
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Dear Helen,
they could be caused by so many things. I hope nothing major. I don't care, but we cancer patients must be the toughest people on Earth. Despite all these terrible problems, we keep going on. Most of my healthy friends complain much more than anybody here.
Laz
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You are right Laz. I amlp1964 said:Dear Helen,
they could be caused by so many things. I hope nothing major. I don't care, but we cancer patients must be the toughest people on Earth. Despite all these terrible problems, we keep going on. Most of my healthy friends complain much more than anybody here.
Laz
You are right Laz. I am amazed about the things that people complain about or how so many people call in sick over what you and I would consider to be nothing. I dont wish cancer on ANYONE but sometimes I feel like telling people and there petty complaints that they should do one round of chemo. Then they will have something to complain about.
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I'm still trying to get overjanderson1964 said:You are right Laz. I am
You are right Laz. I am amazed about the things that people complain about or how so many people call in sick over what you and I would consider to be nothing. I dont wish cancer on ANYONE but sometimes I feel like telling people and there petty complaints that they should do one round of chemo. Then they will have something to complain about.
I'm still trying to get over that moment when I told my friend I had cancer and within 10 minutes she was talking about her trip to Jamaica. Of course, before I had cancer, I had no idea either. I felt for people who did but then my day would go on. I'd leave the hospital bedside and get back to enjoying my day. I think you have to go through it to truly understand it. I've never wished to have a virus so much in my life! lol VIRUS! VIRUS! VIRUS! By the size of it, I'm thinking a tumor would just not pop up that quickly and it has to be something else. Tumors take time to grow and I think my swollen gland in my neck really is dental related.
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I had the same experienceHelen321 said:I'm still trying to get over
I'm still trying to get over that moment when I told my friend I had cancer and within 10 minutes she was talking about her trip to Jamaica. Of course, before I had cancer, I had no idea either. I felt for people who did but then my day would go on. I'd leave the hospital bedside and get back to enjoying my day. I think you have to go through it to truly understand it. I've never wished to have a virus so much in my life! lol VIRUS! VIRUS! VIRUS! By the size of it, I'm thinking a tumor would just not pop up that quickly and it has to be something else. Tumors take time to grow and I think my swollen gland in my neck really is dental related.
Helen, I think we have all been there. Often times when you tell someone something as serious as, "I have cancer". I think maybe they don't know how to handle it so changing the subject is the easiest thing. At least that is what I hope because I don't like to think that people are so insensitive.
I agree with you, I think the lump is dental work related. I have had that issue and then the lumps have gone down in 3-4 days. Hope yours are nothing serious.
lisa
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Bummer
It's frustrating to think that everything we feel is "what if." It could be some type of infection. Hopefully you will find out soon. Do you have an appointment to get this checked out? The waiting can be so hard.
Kim
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Helen321 said:
I'm still trying to get over
I'm still trying to get over that moment when I told my friend I had cancer and within 10 minutes she was talking about her trip to Jamaica. Of course, before I had cancer, I had no idea either. I felt for people who did but then my day would go on. I'd leave the hospital bedside and get back to enjoying my day. I think you have to go through it to truly understand it. I've never wished to have a virus so much in my life! lol VIRUS! VIRUS! VIRUS! By the size of it, I'm thinking a tumor would just not pop up that quickly and it has to be something else. Tumors take time to grow and I think my swollen gland in my neck really is dental related.
When will you know what your mystery lumps are?
And you're right, tumours are slow growing but fears are not.
Looking forward to hearing good news soon.
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Sorry I took so long toAnnabelle41415 said:Bummer
It's frustrating to think that everything we feel is "what if." It could be some type of infection. Hopefully you will find out soon. Do you have an appointment to get this checked out? The waiting can be so hard.
Kim
Sorry I took so long to respond. The lump was indeed an infection. The doctor did some ridiculously painful poking and prodding but said it's nothing to worry about. It's still there but definitely shrinking. About half the size already. I talked to my Sloan therapist and basically he said cut it out you're just torturing yourself with every bump, lump and swelling. My next scan is July so I'm going to relax until then.
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Thanks for checking on me toAnnabelle41415 said:Bummer
It's frustrating to think that everything we feel is "what if." It could be some type of infection. Hopefully you will find out soon. Do you have an appointment to get this checked out? The waiting can be so hard.
Kim
Thanks for checking on me to all of you.
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Good news! You must beHelen321 said:Sorry I took so long to
Sorry I took so long to respond. The lump was indeed an infection. The doctor did some ridiculously painful poking and prodding but said it's nothing to worry about. It's still there but definitely shrinking. About half the size already. I talked to my Sloan therapist and basically he said cut it out you're just torturing yourself with every bump, lump and swelling. My next scan is July so I'm going to relax until then.
Good news! You must be relieved. I can completely relate to worrying about every lump, bump and medical problem. Cancer really is the gift that keeps on giving......in so many different ways. It's like a terrorist!
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Bring on the ManHelen321 said:Sorry I took so long to
Sorry I took so long to respond. The lump was indeed an infection. The doctor did some ridiculously painful poking and prodding but said it's nothing to worry about. It's still there but definitely shrinking. About half the size already. I talked to my Sloan therapist and basically he said cut it out you're just torturing yourself with every bump, lump and swelling. My next scan is July so I'm going to relax until then.
That's what I want to hear. Good news!
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Yay!Helen321 said:Sorry I took so long to
Sorry I took so long to respond. The lump was indeed an infection. The doctor did some ridiculously painful poking and prodding but said it's nothing to worry about. It's still there but definitely shrinking. About half the size already. I talked to my Sloan therapist and basically he said cut it out you're just torturing yourself with every bump, lump and swelling. My next scan is July so I'm going to relax until then.
Excellent news!
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Great
That is wonderful news. Thanks for the update.
Kim
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lol The gift that keeps onChelsea71 said:Good news! You must be
Good news! You must be relieved. I can completely relate to worrying about every lump, bump and medical problem. Cancer really is the gift that keeps on giving......in so many different ways. It's like a terrorist!
lol The gift that keeps on giving. What's the policy on returns and exchanges? I'm so relieved and I'm ready to stop worrying at least until July.
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Woohoo!!!!!Helen321 said:Gracias all. I'm going out
Gracias all. I'm going out tonight for a much needed night out with one of my best friends.
I am so glad to hear it's nothing to worry about!!
Lin
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Be good! Enoy! And report back. 
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