Scary Lump
By habibti320
@habibti320 (925)
United States
November 8, 2012 6:56pm CST
Not too many giggles, please! Ladies, I was just shaving my underarm area and discovered something quite scary! I felt a rather painful lump underneath the skin of my underarm (towards the chest area). We have all heard about the importance of chest examinations, but I must admit that I don't follow it regularly. I am scared about the cost of the doctor's visit to get it checked out.
Have you ever had a lump before? Was it malignant or benign? Did it go away on its own?
I know that this is kind of a sensitive topic, but I am scared of it turning into the big C and I am also scared of the cost of medical care (especially if it proves to be harmless and I waste my money on the test and visit).
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6 responses
@ellyse2003 (1463)
• Philippines
9 Nov 12
Visiting your doctor is the only way you can help yourself right now. I also have a lump right now, been two years since I had it, but when my monthly check up comes, I always see my doctor. It's just a benign, so I have nothing to worry about. When I was 17 years old, I also had a lump but my parents decided to remove it though its not malignant, after the operation the doctor told me that it might come back after a few year, so it did. Right now I'm 24 years old and taking supplements from natures way to make the lump smaller, I preferred taking supplements because it can also help my body release it's toxins and it's natural not synthetic. Don't worry, everything will be alright.
After taking the supplements for a month, the lump started shrinking, so I hope after three months it will disappear.
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@cripfemme (7698)
• United States
17 Jan 13
I would definitely get it examined by a medical professional without delay. Don't wait! You only have one body and you need to treat it well. My assistant was struck by this recently. Fortunately, nothing was wrong with her. Still, I wouldn't risk it. Call tomorrow!
@mikyung (2232)
• Philippines
9 Nov 12
This is not to scare you but my Mom had that same lump as what you are describing. You have to check it with your doctor,really, for they can assess you with those diagnostics available. I hope you have the courage to have it evaluated as soon as possible. Good luck to you. Thanks
@riyauro (6421)
• India
9 Nov 12
Oh my you need to visit a doctor now habibti. it is high time. You can go the government hospital where they might charge something less. I am scared of going to the doctor also., I have lump on top of my feet and it is not painful and i just get scared to go to the doctor. i know it is high time for me to go to the doctor too. So lets just go to the doctor i believe. take care of yourself doll. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead. 
@Angelpink (4034)
• Philippines
9 Nov 12
Nobody wants to talk about Lumps , it all scares women but there is really a compulsion for us to visit our Doctor regularly. C strikes to anyone at anytime better to protect ourselves . No the cost of Medical check up and series of laboratories are but so affordable. We need to spend for it else will be spending more in the future. It is so scary but one must be very practical.
@ramiuniq (56)
• India
9 Nov 12
Hi,
If its a lump, it must be quite scary.I just had the same experience.Its good that it is painful.Most likely it is not a tumor or anything.
Please visit an article I wrote on experts column about my experience for more details.I hope it helps:)
expertscolumn.com/content/case-my-armpit-lump-and-first-surgery
