Worried about what this lump could be

Hi there, 

I’m not sure if posting on here is ok as I haven’t been diagnosed with Cancer however a recent lump and the reaction on my doctor worries me.

I found a hard lump in my thigh muscle around Christmas time. I saw my GP in Feb and she said it’s probably nothing to worry about but we’ll refer for a ultrasound scan. I waited weeks and still no appointment and then I was told it would be another 8 weeks. I decided to self fund a scan just so I could put my mind at rest.

I  the scan yesterday and it’s not a cyst and is a mass. The doctor started saying it could be a number of things and sent me straight for an MRI and I’ll be having a biopsy next week.

I’m so worried about what it could be and the worst thing I did was Google! I have two young children and the thought of me being unwell or even worse is driving me mad. It’s only been 24 hours and I don’t know how to cope or deal with all of this worry. 
This is why I’m reaching out to offer hope and support. Again apologies if this is the wrong place to post.

thank you x

  • Hello CT86, 

    Don't apologise, this is not at all the wrong place to post and you have done the right thing to come here and share your worries with us. Unfortunately all you can do sadly for now is wait and it's normal then for our minds to go into overdrive and imagine the worst. The temptation to consult the unreliable Dr Google can be strong but I would suggest you keep well away from looking things up online as it will only exacerbate your anxiety. MRI results may take 1-2 weeks to come through so you may have to wait just a little bit longer and in the meantime there are good strategies you could try to help you cope while waiting for important news

    I hope that you will hear from other members of our community who have been in a similar situation before and that they will come and share their story with you. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator