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Found a lump

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Student133 · 13/02/2021 17:00

Hi. So I'm 22 and found a lump and I'm crapping myself. I'm ringing the gp about it but I honestly don't know what to expect, my only experience with this sort of thing was when my grandad was dying of cancer and Parkinson's last year and it wasn't pretty. Not really sure if there's anything people can say but any help would be welcom.

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BeautifulStar · 13/02/2021 17:01

Where is the lump sweetheart? Obviously you need to get it checked out but at your age the chances of it being cancer are extremely low Flowers

DorsetCamping · 13/02/2021 17:02

Didn't want to read and run - am sure someone more knowledgeable will be along.
Please ring your GP ASAP and make an appointment to get it checked out.

KarenMarlow3 · 13/02/2021 17:07

The most probable explanation is a cyst. I had one when I was about your age. The nurse just drained it and it was fine. They're frightening, but hopefully you'll get it sorted soon. Try not to worry.Flowers

thisisyourwakeupcall · 13/02/2021 17:09

Try not to panic until you have seen a doctor.
Similar happened to me at your age and I panicked and put off going for ages. Turned out it was just a lymph node that can enlarge with hormonal changes. Could have saved myself a lot of worry.
Hope everything is clear 💚

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Student133 · 13/02/2021 17:30

Hey guys sorry I know its normally a female site but I'm a bloke, once used mumsnet for an English language project but thats something else ahah. Unfortunately its testicular, so its right in right age category for it. I just feel so stupid because its much more pronounced than what I was shown to look out for at school do I doubt its going to be good news.

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imonyourway · 13/02/2021 17:43

Both my dh and ds, a little younger than you, have had lumps. Both nothing to worry about. My dh's was removed as it grew larger over time, but was not sinister, just a cyst. My ds's is being monitored and he is aware that he needs to keep an eye on it and get in touch with the GP if any change.

It doesn't always have to mean bad news, but you are doing the right thing to have it chevked

Skyliner001 · 13/02/2021 18:19

My partner had a lump and was nothing. Excellent that you are going to see the doctor though, amd good luck

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Student133 · 13/02/2021 18:28

Yeah well I've had one for the last 12 years or so that hasn't caused any problems, its one on the other side I'm worried about as I only just noticed it Sad

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Student133 · 13/02/2021 18:39

Thanks for the contributions too everyone, definitely reassured me. Also I don't know how to broach the topic with my mum, living at home currently, but my sister is having really bad anxiety problems so I don't want to add to her worrying if that makes sense.

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halfhope · 13/02/2021 18:46

student you sound such a sweetheart. Just say to your mum that you've found a lump that needs checking so then at least you've some support. You may well be referred on to the hospital by your GP so that they can check it out. You're doing the right thing getting it looked at.

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Student133 · 13/02/2021 18:49

Thanks. I've just been getting over some long running mental health problems so my brain is just going over the worst case scenarios.

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JohnHunter · 13/02/2021 18:55

Like breast lumps, the vast majority of testicular lumps are not cancer.

Testicular cancers are usually very amenable to treatment. 95 men out of every 100 diagnosed with testicular cancer go on to a cure.

Definitely go and see your GP but try to relax for the time-being - you are still far away from being in danger.

dahliaaa · 13/02/2021 18:58

Hi OP - it's much much much more likely to be a harmless cyst but always best to check and it's great that you are body aware.
I just wanted to add as a well that just in case there was something that needs treating ....
we have a family friends who was diagnosed with testicular cancer about 15 years ago. After relatively straight forward treatment he has been well ever since (and had two gorgeous children now just in case that was something you were concerned about.)

halfhope · 13/02/2021 19:06

I'll also add student that a friend was diagnosed in his thirties with testicular and he's fine now (50 plus like me - how did we get so old?). I had a breast lump checked which meant a GP visit then two week referral. Consultant said 90% of lumps he saw were benign.

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Student133 · 13/02/2021 19:15

Okay well that makes me feel better. Its just that given how big it is it isn't like I found it early so im just worried about it.

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halfhope · 13/02/2021 19:17

Might be a large fluid filled cyst...

howdidigettobe50something · 13/02/2021 19:26

Hi OP. I can really understand your worry but please try to think positively as others have said and get it checked out as soon as you can. And please tell your mum. I have a son a similar age and I would want to know so that I could support and reassure him no matter what was going on with me or others in the family. All the best to you...you sound like a lovely young man.

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Student133 · 13/02/2021 19:50

Thanks for the help guys!

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Phyzzy · 14/02/2021 15:49

At your age it's vanishingly unlikely to be cancer - which is what you are worried about. You are catastrophising and I understand that. I have a DS your age who does the same. He would tell me and I would reassure him and tell him to get a GP appointment to get it checked out. You may well find it's gone before you even get to the doctors.
Tell your mum, she would want you to confide in her.

BeautifulStar · 14/02/2021 15:54

Hope you get it all checked out and are fine OP xx

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Student133 · 14/02/2021 16:19

Thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately testicular cancer effects young men too i believe, so I wouldn't be surprised if it is. I'll get it looked at amd hopefully if it is it will be treatable. I just worry that its gone unnoticed for too long though, and it might have other none lethal impacts. S

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