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Lump on arm, not going to see the doctor

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NaiceRedMentor · 15/05/2025 23:36

I have a hard lump on the outside of my arm. It's just happened and I feel like it's got bigger over the past week. Didn't notice it before. Sounds like a cyst. Aibu not to go to the doctor?

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Fleakster · 15/05/2025 23:46

Of course you have it checked. It’s probably fine but if it isn’t the quicker it is sorted the better.

RosesAndHellebores · 15/05/2025 23:45

@NaiceRedMentor you probably don't need the Dr but a MNetter of yesteryear, who used to organise meet-ups, took a lump on her arm to the doctor. Fast growing and a bit tender.

It was cancer.

She was fine but I'd encourage you to get it checked put.

JDM625 · 15/05/2025 23:45

NaiceRedMentor · 15/05/2025 23:41

I have eyes?.

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But you said you couldn't see it!

TheCurious0range · 15/05/2025 23:45

NaiceRedMentor · 15/05/2025 23:43

Mine is a lump, under the skin,.not a mole etc

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DHs was under the skin and wasn't a mole, the doctor was concerned enough that it was removed in just over a week and sent for biopsy. Why wouldn't you get it checked?

ReplacementBusService · 15/05/2025 23:44

Whether you want to go or not is up to you. Seems like an absolute no brainer to get it checked out, but perhaps there is a weird and complicated set of reasons to post about it on the internet instead.....can't quite come up with what those reasons might be

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NaiceRedMentor · 15/05/2025 23:43

TheCurious0range · 15/05/2025 23:39

DH had one he had to have it removed and tested as it could've been a carcinoma luckily his was benign

Mine is a lump, under the skin,.not a mole etc

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NaiceRedMentor · 15/05/2025 23:41

JDM625 · 15/05/2025 23:40

Don't you have a mirror to look at it???

I have eyes?.

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JDM625 · 15/05/2025 23:40

Don't you have a mirror to look at it???

TheCurious0range · 15/05/2025 23:39

DH had one he had to have it removed and tested as it could've been a carcinoma luckily his was benign

cryinginthechapel · 15/05/2025 23:38

If you get told that you are being unreasonable will that make you change your mind and go to the doctor?

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NaiceRedMentor · 15/05/2025 23:37

Can't see it, can only feel it

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