Worried about a lump

Hi so I’ve had a lump on my upper outer thigh kind of near my bum. I noticed it maybe about a year ago but never thought anything of it as it’s more like a bump rather than a lump if that makes sense. It’s quite small and feels hard, and has a slightly darker colour. The doctor said it feels like maybe a lipoma. I went for an ultrasound scan on Tuesday and was told on Thursday to make an appointment with my Dr to discuss the results. I spoke to the doctor today (Friday) and she said they are unsure what it is and that a smaller sized one which I can’t feel has been found next to it. I’ve been referred to a dermatologist so that they can investigate further. My appointment isn’t until two weeks time and I am so worried! It doesn’t hurt and hasn’t grown in size at all, if so very little. Sometimes I feel like I can feel it and feel a slight burning sensation but that’s just when I’m thinking about it and worrying about it otherwise I don’t really feel anything, so maybe I’m just imagining the pain. Has anyone else been in the same situation where they went for an ultrasound scan and was told they don’t know what it is and then been referred elsewhere or had a similar bump/lump. Please reply if anyone can help or offer advice, thank you.

  • Hi Sarah_, 

    I can imagine this is worrying you but you did well to get this checked and now it's just a waiting game and you will be in the best possible hands with the dermatologist who will have the expertise to investigate this further. It's really hard not to know and to be told that they don't know what it is at this stage and it now is all a bit of a waiting game for you. But the important thing is that you will soon find out what it is and it's just a matter of time now until you get clarity and a definite diagnosis.

    But waiting is by no means easy as so many members of our community will know only too well and to help you cope during this time of uncertainty, I thought I would share with you these helpful tips on how to cope while waiting for important news. 

    I hope that you will hear from others on here who have been in the same situation and that they will be along with supportive words and guidance based on their personal experiences. 

    I am keeping everything tightly crossed for you that you find out more soon and that it all turns out to be nothing of concern. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator