Worried

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 firm and feels elongated. I have been getting extreme headaches and I have been feeling horrible. 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 had my blood test done and my blood test seems to be completely normal. Only the ALT was a little high. Does cancer shows up in blood test?? I had my ultrasound done and it shows a small about of vessels on the lump. Doctor then referred me to biopsy. I have my biopsy coming up in couple of days and I am very worried. 

Thank you guys

Tony

 

  • Hi there - sorry you're worried & I know it's not a good feeling. I think there are cancer markers in blood & I'm sure that if your GP & A&E weren't worried then you shouldn't be either. The doctor is probably just being cautious doing the biopsy which is a good thing. I know it's easy to say don't be worried but honestly I wouldn't be overly concerned if I were you. Just keep yourself busy & don't focus on negative thoughts otherwise you'll drive yourself mad!! Do post again & let us know how you get on. All the best x

  • Just to help provide reassurance, hernias can be painless. There’s some information here. I assume yours is an inguinal hernia.

    Some blood tests can be used during the disgnosis and follow up of cancer. An elevated ALT can be caused by a number of things, most of them not being cancer.

    Best Wishes, Rich

  • Are you still getting fevers? How often do you get them? Thats my main symptom at the minute, its been going on over 3 weeks and worrying me sick :(