Found a lump, I’m terrified

Hi everyone,

Yesterday after moisturising my back I came across a large hard lump on my lower left back. It is slightly moveable (I think), painless and cannot be seen, only felt. I am freaking out as I'm scared it is cancer or a swollen lymph node. I'm scared it's a lymph node as for the past few weeks I have been reading the symptoms of lymphoma and convinced myself that's what I've got. I then was relieved when I seen I didn't have a swollen lymph node as last week I hadn't come across the lump yet. Now I've found this lump I've convinced myself I either have, Lymphoma, Leukimua or some sort of other cancer. (Forgot to say I am 19). I am going to book a GP appointment today and see what they say but any advice at all is appreciated. Thanks!

  • Hello Cam1

    I'm sorry to hear that you've recently found it lump. it's absolutely the right thing to do to contact your GP to get this checked out. 

    As you've already discovered, consulting Google for information will lead to you feeling much more anxious about things. Try to keep busy and stay positive - there could be a very simple answer for the lump that you've found. 

    I hope that you have some news soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator