Hello jstar83

I'm sorry to hear that you've had some concerns about changes to a lump in your arm recently. It's good to hear that you've been to get this checked and that you have an ultrasound booked for later this week.

Hopefully they will be able to give you some reassurance on Wednesday when you attend the hospital. Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator 

Hi Jstar,

I am sorry to hear about your concerns and hope that the doctor can put your mind to rest tomorrow. I had a lump like this 15 years ago, in fact, I still have it. I got it investigated and it turned out to be a lipoma. Since then, I have had no further trouble with it.

I can understand why you don't want to worry your mum needlessly. Here's hoping that you find out that there's no need to tell her anything.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thankyou for your message. What tests did you have if you don't mind me asking? 

I'm trying to stay upbeat and positive :) Only thing I can do I guess. I read something the other day which I liked and it was "its not something until it is something"

I will let you know how I get on on Wednesday. 

Again, thankyou xx

Thankyou. I will let you know I get on.

Kind regards.

Hi Jstar,

The dermatologist used a dermascope and told me that it was just a lipoma.

With other mole type lesions, I have had a bit of tissue removed for biopsy. This was carried out by a plastic surgeon, which I was referred to via the dermatologist. Fortunately, these were clear too.

I shall be thinking of you on Wednesday and hope that it al goes well.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thankyou. Honestly it means alot :) 

P.s I'm not up because I can't sleep. I'm working nights this week till Friday. The joys of working for the NHS :) 

Hi Jstar,

I am glad to hear that you're not suffering from insomnia, as many people do at this stage. Perhars the NHS is doing you a favour by keeping you busy at night, as this is when most people give rein to their imaginations?

I hope that all goes well tomorrow.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thankyou so much. I will post to let you know how I get on xx

Hello, just an update.

I went to the hospital for my ultrasound this afternoon and I felt it was all rush rush, I guess it's just how pushed the NHS is just now. Anyhow, she believes it's a lipoma and nothing nasty. I mentioned how much pain I've had with it and I felt that got totally disregarded and said maybe the pain is coming from somewhere else, as lipoma doesn't hurt.

I felt like saying I know my body better than anyone else and I've got a relatively high pain threshold and for me to take a bath in the middle of the day, sometimes twice a day to try and relieve the pain.

Lots of measurements taken and screen shots and said she would write to my Dr and also write to my Dr about referring me to plastics for removal. By all means I'm happy with that but I'm sure I read that the NHS don't usually remove lipoma. 

I feel a little reassured but not 100% because I didnt hear definately lipoma.

Thankyou though for reading xx

HI Jstar,

Many thanks for the update. I'm sorry to hear that your appointment felt rushed. It is good news that she feels that this is a lipoma. It is also good news that she is considering referring you to plastics for removal, as it doesn't sound as if you would feel happy just leaving it there. 

As far as I understand, the NHS doesn't usually remove a lipoma, but she may feel that this is the best option, when you are finding it so painful.

I hope that you don't have to wait too long for your plastics appointment - please let us know how you get on.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx