Should I worry? Getting this "off my chest"...

[hungergames22]

I'm worried if the lump in my chest is cancer, or just lymph nodes... It has gotten bigger to where I can see it from the outside, and it has a dull (not painful) feeling on occasion in that area. Can anyone who knows about these things help?

[Anonymous]

you should definitely get it checked out, most of them just end up being puss which still need to be drained but you should visit a doctor. They also check at free clinics if you don't have any cash.

[hungergames22]

Well, I already got someone to look at it when the lump was smaller, but they said it was probably a gland. It doesn't hurt, it's just weird. It's only on my right side.

[Opinion Owner]

was the "someone" a doctor ? My mother had one and the doc said It was nothing until she went to mammography and ended up having a surgery to 5 times to remove it because it had spread.

anyways, better safe then sorry.

[hungergames22]

Yeah, it was a doctor. Actually, a gynecologist, but I should probably get it checked out. thanks.

[Opinion Owner]

thanks for the BA :) hope it ends up being nothing.

[hungergames22]

no problem. me too!

[Longshot]

For something like that, you should see a doctor quickly. You do not want it getting any worse.

[brendaban]

gal,go to see your doctor right to check it is benign or malignant.one of my roommate had it cut off before it went worse.

[hungergames22]

yeah, I'm thinkin' that's a good idea

[brendaban]

hope its benign.

[Arwens-Fire]

It could be a cyst.Check with your doctor.

[CasaNorba]

arent you too young to be worrying about cancer?

[hungergames22]

I think anyone at any age can get cancer right?

[CasaNorba]

cancer takes a long time to develop. I always hear that is nearly impossible to get any type of cancer in your 20s. is when your 50+ that you really have to get checked out. but I'm not saying don't sleep on it. so if you still feel insecure just tell your doctor and put your worries to sleep