Possiblity of Cancer?

Hi,

I am going to try my best to explain this. I am 23. I have found a small pea sized lump on my right groin around 5 -6 months ago. I have been having re-accuring fevers and Extreme headaches. However, around a months ago, I found another, a lot bigger lump just on top the other one. This new lump is absolutely painless and immovable. It feels soft and feels elongated. I have been getting extreme headaches and I ahve been feeling horrible. I have been having pain on my left ear and has fever like feeling. I have also been waking up very hot. However, I have not been having night sweats and not been losing weight. I went to the GP last week then to a&e and the surgent said it is just a hernia. However, I thought hernia's were meant to be painful? Could someone please give me a bit of re-assurance please if possible?? I have my ultrasound appointment coming up in 3 days.

Many thanks

Tony

 

  • Hi Tony - sorry you're so worried. I'm afraid no-one on this site can say whether or not you have cancer or any other kind of illness. What I can tell you tho' is that if your GP thought for a moment you had cancer s/he would have put you on the 2 week cancer pathway for immediate tests. (I know I was on that pathway quite recently but ok). If I were you I would believe the experts & trust what they are doing. 

    Before I was on the 2 week pathway my symptoms were horrible & I was convinced I was going to die. When the results came back my symptoms became less severe & my GP assured me anxiety causes the body to do some very unpleasant things to us. I now know that to be true.

    I do hope this has given you the reassurance you were looking for. My advice? Trust your doctors - they know what's what. :):) Best wishes