Hi ladies,
Had a saw elbow yesterday and today and last night I noticed I had a smallish lump above where the pain is. Called my chemo unit today and they made an appointment with my doctors surgery. Saw the doctor and although he is sure it is a fatty lump but wants me to have an ultrasound of my arm just to be safe so I will get an appointment through in the next 2-4 weeks. Sort of wish I hadn’t said anything now as I worry about everything so feel like this will play on my mind now. X
I know what you mean, although I haven't had that particular thing, but I have definitely had some medical issues where I think "I wish I hadn't said anything now". Good luck, I hope it is easily solved. But it's good if they take it TOO seriously, rather than not-seriously-enough.
Hi Rach. i am sure that you will worry but better to have said something now and get it checked out. You would have been worrying just the same if you hadn’t mentioned it to the doctor. Take care xx
Hi Rach_E. I agree with LittleRunner. I'd prefer they take anything seriously rather than dismiss things out of hand. Yes the waiting again causes anxiety but it'll be worth it in the end.
Sending hugs, Barb xx
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I know deep down it was the right thing to do but my mind works overtime and I’m imagining all kinds. Spoke to my CNS yesterday who said very unlikely to be anything to worry about but she will see if she can get me in either Friday when I go for my bloods or on Monday before I have my treatment. X
I'm exactly the same nowadays. I fell over a couple of weeks ago, tripped on a bramble and fell full weight on my left boob. Got a huge bruise. Part of me says I should let the chemo team know. As it's been painful, I know it's only bruised tissue but in my mind I'm thinking have I created another tumour - which is daft! I've got my next cycle on Friday so I'll mention it then.
Hugs, Barb xx
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Yes it is best to mention it just to be on the safe side. I woke up with the pain in my elbow on Monday no idea what I have been up to in my sleep lol but Stacie told me to tell the unit and now it’s snowballed into this. I think it’s probably something muscular but my head is going off on one thinking it’s cancer in my bones, strange how the mind works. X
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