hornblower Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Ds confided to me very late last night that he has a lump where there shouldn't be one, and has had some odd symptoms. Spent the rest of the night rubbing his back as he is terrified of what this means. We're going to try to find an open walk in clinic this morning. It's hard for my mind to not leap to the worst case scenario either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albeto. Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I hate when that happens. My mind jumps to the worst possibility, too. Chances are it's nothing to worry about long term, but I know that's not much comfort now. Good luck this morning. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I hope it's just a lymph node fighting off some winter crud. :grouphug: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeFlowers Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I know how that feels. You try to think positively but there is always that little nagging voice. I hope you are able to get into the clinic and find something out today. The not knowing is so much more anxiety producing than the knowing. :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Oh, shoot. I'm sorry. (((Hornblower))) Sending good thoughts... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 :grouphug: I hope you get some answers soon and that it turns out to be nothing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Hugs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 (hugs) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Oh, man, there's nothing any of us can say, is there. I hope you get answers soon. It sucks to not know. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 So sorry. Wishing a quick, positive resolution. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I'm sorry. I hope you have some answers today... :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I'm sorry. DH had a lump in his neck and trouble swallowing. Dr. Google is not good for those symptoms in a man his age, even though he never smoked. Even he was very nervous, because it did not go away and he had it for over a month before I could finally get him to see somebody. The ENT guy did some exams, and basically he ended up on Rx ibuprofen for two weeks. The lump went away. It was not the head/neck cancer we feared. But I totally know what you mean about worrying. I'm hoping it's nothing. It's tough, but try and stay away from Google! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 :grouphug: Hoping that it's nothing and that you get swift answers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflowerlady Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Hugs. I hope it is nothing serious and you get answers soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I hope it's nothing. Hugs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwg Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I hope it turns out to be nothing but a lymph node fighting off a little infection. Sometimes they get swollen for the most minor things, so hopefully that's all it is. I would be scared, too. :grouphug: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 thx everyone. back from dr. on initial exam the doctor thinks it's something benign but we have ultrasound next wed to make sure. at some point i'll have to have a gentle conversation with ds about taking care of things quickly & either telling us or going to dr on his own promptly. he first noticed it last august :huh: 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I'm relieved to hear the doctor thinks it's benign, but agree that it's worth getting the ultrasound to further put your mind at ease. This is going to sound so idiotic, but I have been waiting for your update since I first opened this thread. I have to go and run some errands, but I was worried about your ds so I waited to leave until you posted. I am such a worrier that I worry about people I have never even met in person, but I feel like I "know" you from all of your posts here and I could tell you were very upset and concerned. So now I can relax and go to the store. :) 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Hornblower, thinking of you all. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Please keep us updated. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 I'm relieved to hear the doctor thinks it's benign, but agree that it's worth getting the ultrasound to further put your mind at ease. This is going to sound so idiotic, but I have been waiting for your update since I first opened this thread. I have to go and run some errands, but I was worried about your ds so I waited to leave until you posted. I am such a worrier that I worry about people I have never even met in person, but I feel like I "know" you from all of your posts here and I could tell you were very upset and concerned. So now I can relax and go to the store. :) :grouphug: aw seriously, that's SO sweet. Sorry it took forever! The walk ins get insanely busy on Saturday. I posted as soon as I got home! Go and enjoy your day!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 :grouphug: aw seriously, that's SO sweet. Sorry it took forever! The walk ins get insanely busy on Saturday. I posted as soon as I got home! Go and enjoy your day!! I'm heading out the door right now! :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 And just à propos here's our psa for parents of boys ;) http://www.testicularcancersociety.org/index.htmlthere's also a fairly nsfw but probably appealing to certain young men site in the uk which you can find through googling 'check one two uk' and 'feeling nuts' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Glad you got it checked out and are following it up with ultrasound. I know how anxiety provoking this can be. Hugs to you and your boy and thanks for the PSA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperstone Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 (((Hugs)))) I'm glad that it appears to be nothing sinister. I have a weird lump on my back that gets sore every once and awhile. .... Apparently, it's nothing. That was sooo lovely of you Catwomen. ♡♥♡♥♡ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 thx everyone. back from dr. on initial exam the doctor thinks it's something benign but we have ultrasound next wed to make sure. at some point i'll have to have a gentle conversation with ds about taking care of things quickly & either telling us or going to dr on his own promptly. he first noticed it last august :huh: Poor kid, he's probably had quite a few sleepless nights. I know Wednesday seems far away, but I'm glad you don't have to wait longer. Everyone will feel much better knowing exactly what's there. Please keep us posted. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 (((hugs))) I have had the gobsmacked feeling of having a kid have a problem for a long time without telling me. One boy in particular seems to just think he has to live with stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm glad it appears to be nothing serious. I hope the ultrasound confirms that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 I'm glad the doctor isn't worried... I hope the ultrasound confirms 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 just an update to say he had the ultrasound & got the results today: (benign) cyst & a varicose vein.So yeah, he's a lumpy guy but all the lumps are good. :DFeeling relieved.(though if a young man was going to get a malignancy, this might be the one to get. Highly treatable when caught early. So get the lads to check on their lads ;) ) 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I am so glad it was good news!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Happy to hear that it is benign. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Hornblower, I'm so glad your son is okay. I want to thank you for posting the OP. Every time posts like this appear, it is another opportunity to remind my boys to check their 'boys'. And, while that is a very worthwhile reminder, it isn't one that frequently pops up in daily conversation. But, with the help of the forum, I frequently find myself saying....."Today, on the forum, I read about a boy......" I find I use the posts here as a springboard for lots of interesting conversations at home. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Yay! What a relief for you and your son. And....kudos to him for noticing and telling you!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Whew! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 just seeing this but so glad it was good news. Scary indeed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Whew! Thanks for sharing this good news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 So glad to hear he is okay! :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Great news! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Very happy to read your good news today!! Have a great weekend!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Thanks for the update -- you must be so relieved!!! :hurray: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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