Brown / Black hard "lump" on shoulder

Hi,

Not me, but my mum (38) noticed a brownish blackish like a bigger pimple sized bump on her shoulder probably over a month ago or two. It doesn't hurt or itch or anything, it's just there. And she says when she touches it, it's like she's not touching her own skin if you know what she means. She tried to get to the dermatologist with a referral but the dermatologist declined her due to Covid. Any information? 

  • Hello drayne10, 

    I am really sorry to hear that despite having a referral, your mum was not able to see the dermatologist. Perhaps she could try again and go back to the GP and explain that due to Covid, the dermatologist did not see her at the time. It is possible that things are a little better now and that the doctor can organise another referral and she can hopefully be seen now by a specialist. 

    Unfortunately, no one on the forum will be able to tell you more about what this might be so the best thing to do if she is worried is to give the GP a call and take it from there. 

    I hope she gets somewhere this time and that she can have this bump on her shoulder looked at. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator