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Worried about firm lump between breasts on sternum

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I haven't been to the dr yet but will make an appointment tomorrow.

I discovered this lump a while ago (2 ish years ago) but assumed it was a lipoma as I have a few on my body already. It is located centred between my breasts but slightly below them on the sternum.

 I hadn't thought anything of it until this evening when I was feeling in this area and noticed it was quite a bit bigger than I had remembered. It also feels quite tender when I press on it.

Now I have gone to google it and lots of the information I'm finding is indicating that there could be a good chance that it is metastic cancer. I'm now super worried. Has anyone had something similar and have found out that it was all ok? 

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    Hello WorriedSa, 

    You've done the right thing in booking an appointment to see a doctor. Your doctor will be in the best position to tell you more about this. Try not to look anything up on Google - as many here will tell you, it will only bring you the worst case scenarios and make you worry even more. 

    I hope you can see a doctor soon and get this probably checked out. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hello WorriedSa, 

    You've done the right thing in booking an appointment to see a doctor. Your doctor will be in the best position to tell you more about this. Try not to look anything up on Google - as many here will tell you, it will only bring you the worst case scenarios and make you worry even more. 

    I hope you can see a doctor soon and get this probably checked out. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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