Chest lump/bump

Hi, I am 25 & have always been slim so my upper half of my body has always been boney. However around 2 months ago I noticed a new protruding lump on my chest below my collar bone but above my breast. I thought maybe it was a pulled muscle as it seemed to follow along a muscle or bone in that area. I have lost just a little over 1 stone in just 3 months & haven't been feeling myself so I made an appointment with the doc who checked my bloods which came back OK so he took a look at this lump & had referred me for an ultrasound. While the nurse was in the middle of doing the scan she asked me did I have pain in my back with it.. (unsure why) and how long I've had it for. I'm just thinking the only reason she would have asked those questions during the scan was because she has seen something & I'm now sick with worry  as I'm just putting together a new lump and significant weight loss with no known cause & thinking the worst. I won't have my results for 10 days she wasn't able to tell me anything during the scan. Just wondering if anyone has been through something similar and knows what this could be. It is a long hard lump which doesn't move under my skin. Thank you. 

  • Hello Delilahxo

    I'm sorry to hear that you've had some health concerns recently. I know that lots of our members here will understand how difficult this period of waiting for results can be. It's natural to feel anxious about what this lump may be and what consequences there may be. 

    Sometimes it can help to talk things through with someone and I wonder if you'd benefit from chatting to one of our team of nurses about your concerns. I'm sure they would be able to offer some advice and support whilst you're waiting for your results. 

    If you'd like to speak to them they're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Hopefully your scan results will bring some answers and the Dr will be able to offer you some reassurance. Do let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator