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Lump in thigh.

AmummyLife2
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Hello everyone, 

Im 24, a mum of 2 boys ages 3 and 1.

About 2 weeks ago i discovered a sizeable lump in my thigh, i can see it all the time, but its much more pronouced when im climbing stairs or tensing my leg muscles. Its not directly under the skin, but it seems to feel like its more underneath or inside the muscle of my thigh. It doesn't hurt, its hard and does not move. 

I went to my GP who said "Firstly, its your leg. Not much can go wrong there" he then said i think you might have torn your muscle. I laughed slightly, because i explained i dont drive, and i cant get out my house because of that. I also have 2 young boys to raise so i get no time to go out excersizing, there is not a lot of reasons why i could of torn my muscle, besides im sure i would have noticed as i believe that would be painful?

He agreed and said yes it would have been painful so it might not be muscular. He has refferred me for a ultrasound to see what this lump is. But the ultrasound appointment isnt for another 2 weeks and im quite worried about leaving it so long if it is something sinistar. 

I don't know how long it takes for a tumor to grow, if it is a tumor thinking in worst case senario. But this lump appears to have gotten a bit bigger in the last 2 weeks and its getting unnerving.

Can anyone relate to this story and tell me what happened? what was your outcome? thank you

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    Hi, I'm going through the same thing. Last week a lump appeared on my outer thigh. It was sore and warm to touch and about the size of the palm of my hand. The doctor agreed it was strange and has given me antibiotics incase it's an infection. It's still there, not really sore but a bit achy.  I'm worried sick as I don't see how I could have got an infection there and surely I would have a temperature? If it's still there next week I have to go in for an ultrasound. Everything online points to a sarcoma and I agree there's very little reassurance :( please let me know how you get on x

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    Hi, I'm going through the same thing. Last week a lump appeared on my outer thigh. It was sore and warm to touch and about the size of the palm of my hand. The doctor agreed it was strange and has given me antibiotics incase it's an infection. It's still there, not really sore but a bit achy.  I'm worried sick as I don't see how I could have got an infection there and surely I would have a temperature? If it's still there next week I have to go in for an ultrasound. Everything online points to a sarcoma and I agree there's very little reassurance :( please let me know how you get on x

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    Hi tpb. Welcome to the forum.

    I should start out by saying that I'm not a doctor and I have no medical qualifications. But I have been on this site for many years.

    The incidence of type of cancer is measured by the number of cases per year per 100,000 people.  Rare cancers occur at the rate of 1 or 2 per 100,000.  But sarcomas occur at the rate of 1 or 2 PER MILLION.  That's not just rare, that's very rare.  On the other hand, there are plenty of common and far less dangerous conditions that can cause a lump, such as infection, or cyst, or lipoma.  If you do have infection, then they can pop up anywhere for no apparent reason, and they don't necessarily make you feel unwell or give you a temperature. 

    This why it's usually not a good idea to consult Dr. Google. You end up convincing yourself that you've got some very rare, but serious, condition.  In general, most lumps turn out to be harmless and there's no reason to think that yours will be the exception. 

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    Hi iv had the same problem  it's been a few months now I forgot all about it until I was on a plane and around the area of the lump it felt really tender .

    Iv lost nearly 2 stone in weight since having it but in just don't feel like eating because in the last month or 2 I feel so tired I keep saying I will book an appointment but I feel so stupid   also I hate people touching me

  • Offline in reply to Lucylulu

    Did you book an appointment? What did it appear to be?

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