Do tumors hurt?

Somtimes yes, sometimes no. You haven't given much information to go on.

 

Ben.

Somtimes yes, sometimes no. You haven't given much information to go on.

 

Ben.

Somtimes yes, sometimes no. You haven't given much information to go on.

 

Ben.

Unfortunately I have seen a lot of tumors.  My husband has some tumors as you described that are under the skin and flesh toned.  Some are very sore and uncomfortable, some are not.  They are all melanoma.  Some start out as bumps then they grow larger, turn black and ulcerate.  They are horrible smelling and unattractive, yet the worst looking ones seem to cause less pain than the type that are simply under the skin.  I would get expert advice and not feel safe being told that if it doesn't hurt it's probably OK.  Be safe.

Unfortunately I have seen a lot of tumors.  My husband has some tumors as you described that are under the skin and flesh toned.  Some are very sore and uncomfortable, some are not.  They are all melanoma.  Some start out as bumps then they grow larger, turn black and ulcerate.  They are horrible smelling and unattractive, yet the worst looking ones seem to cause less pain than the type that are simply under the skin.  I would get expert advice and not feel safe being told that if it doesn't hurt it's probably OK.  Be safe.

Unfortunately I have seen a lot of tumors.  My husband has some tumors as you described that are under the skin and flesh toned.  Some are very sore and uncomfortable, some are not.  They are all melanoma.  Some start out as bumps then they grow larger, turn black and ulcerate.  They are horrible smelling and unattractive, yet the worst looking ones seem to cause less pain than the type that are simply under the skin.  I would get expert advice and not feel safe being told that if it doesn't hurt it's probably OK.  Be safe.

My discovery tumor was on my ilium. It grew into this bone that is the arch of the pelvis, and upward also like a barnacle. I fell on my butt in the mountains, and felt way too much pain on that side. If you feel like you have a deep bruise, and there is no discoloration, go get a CT scan. That is my experience, but it was already stage IV, on discovery, as it had also invaded my lungs. So, yes, in some cases you can feel tumor caused pain. I never felt the tumors in my lungs. Now I am 31 months into the GSK BRAf/MEK combo trial, and doing well, 34 months from discovery. I think being undead is splendid. Keep hope, and keep fighting.

My discovery tumor was on my ilium. It grew into this bone that is the arch of the pelvis, and upward also like a barnacle. I fell on my butt in the mountains, and felt way too much pain on that side. If you feel like you have a deep bruise, and there is no discoloration, go get a CT scan. That is my experience, but it was already stage IV, on discovery, as it had also invaded my lungs. So, yes, in some cases you can feel tumor caused pain. I never felt the tumors in my lungs. Now I am 31 months into the GSK BRAf/MEK combo trial, and doing well, 34 months from discovery. I think being undead is splendid. Keep hope, and keep fighting.

My discovery tumor was on my ilium. It grew into this bone that is the arch of the pelvis, and upward also like a barnacle. I fell on my butt in the mountains, and felt way too much pain on that side. If you feel like you have a deep bruise, and there is no discoloration, go get a CT scan. That is my experience, but it was already stage IV, on discovery, as it had also invaded my lungs. So, yes, in some cases you can feel tumor caused pain. I never felt the tumors in my lungs. Now I am 31 months into the GSK BRAf/MEK combo trial, and doing well, 34 months from discovery. I think being undead is splendid. Keep hope, and keep fighting.

Are these swelling anywhere near the original melanoma?  How deep was your melanoma?  Much of this would depend on location.  If you melanoma was on your trunk, then swellings on the arm/leg wouldn't be too likely.  Same with a primary on the arm — swelling on the leg unlikely related.  You can't say it isn't cancer, but the odds would not be high.  You could also have something as simple as a lipoma – essentially a fat tumor that can often be felt just under the skin.  Very common, very benign.  But there is just no way to comment on your situation without more information.  What stage are you?  Filling out a profile and not posting as anonymous so we could read your background could be very helpful.  You don't have to use your real name to post so can still maintain anonymity. 

The one on my arm felt like a pea under the skin, it wasn't painful.  I think what might cause pain is the location of the tumor.  Maybe sitting on a nerve or something if it hurts.  If you have swelling that's different from a sub Q.  You should have it checked out..

The one on my arm felt like a pea under the skin, it wasn't painful.  I think what might cause pain is the location of the tumor.  Maybe sitting on a nerve or something if it hurts.  If you have swelling that's different from a sub Q.  You should have it checked out..

The one on my arm felt like a pea under the skin, it wasn't painful.  I think what might cause pain is the location of the tumor.  Maybe sitting on a nerve or something if it hurts.  If you have swelling that's different from a sub Q.  You should have it checked out..

Actually, just today I woke up with a lymph node met quite painful, where as before it was not painful at all. I have found this with many of my subq mets – sometimes they are painful, sometimes not. When they are, it seems to flare up quickly, and I assume it is due to immunotherapies working well.

Actually, just today I woke up with a lymph node met quite painful, where as before it was not painful at all. I have found this with many of my subq mets – sometimes they are painful, sometimes not. When they are, it seems to flare up quickly, and I assume it is due to immunotherapies working well.

Actually, just today I woke up with a lymph node met quite painful, where as before it was not painful at all. I have found this with many of my subq mets – sometimes they are painful, sometimes not. When they are, it seems to flare up quickly, and I assume it is due to immunotherapies working well.

I'm sorry but I still don't have enough information to offer you any advice. As Janner (our "melanoma guru") suggested before, it would help us a lot if you completed a profile. What did your original path report say? How deep? What was the mitotic index? Did you need a WLE? If so, what was the result?

If you mistrusted the dermatologist at the major medical center so much that you wouldn't even mention the lumps that are concerning you, what type of doctor would you trust? What are your criteria? Specialty? Age? Gender? Location? Training? 

Are these swelling anywhere near the original melanoma?  How deep was your melanoma?  Much of this would depend on location.  If you melanoma was on your trunk, then swellings on the arm/leg wouldn't be too likely.  Same with a primary on the arm — swelling on the leg unlikely related.  You can't say it isn't cancer, but the odds would not be high.  You could also have something as simple as a lipoma – essentially a fat tumor that can often be felt just under the skin.  Very common, very benign.  But there is just no way to comment on your situation without more information.  What stage are you?  Filling out a profile and not posting as anonymous so we could read your background could be very helpful.  You don't have to use your real name to post so can still maintain anonymity. 

Are these swelling anywhere near the original melanoma?  How deep was your melanoma?  Much of this would depend on location.  If you melanoma was on your trunk, then swellings on the arm/leg wouldn't be too likely.  Same with a primary on the arm — swelling on the leg unlikely related.  You can't say it isn't cancer, but the odds would not be high.  You could also have something as simple as a lipoma – essentially a fat tumor that can often be felt just under the skin.  Very common, very benign.  But there is just no way to comment on your situation without more information.  What stage are you?  Filling out a profile and not posting as anonymous so we could read your background could be very helpful.  You don't have to use your real name to post so can still maintain anonymity. 

I'm sorry but I still don't have enough information to offer you any advice. As Janner (our "melanoma guru") suggested before, it would help us a lot if you completed a profile. What did your original path report say? How deep? What was the mitotic index? Did you need a WLE? If so, what was the result?

If you mistrusted the dermatologist at the major medical center so much that you wouldn't even mention the lumps that are concerning you, what type of doctor would you trust? What are your criteria? Specialty? Age? Gender? Location? Training? 

I'm sorry but I still don't have enough information to offer you any advice. As Janner (our "melanoma guru") suggested before, it would help us a lot if you completed a profile. What did your original path report say? How deep? What was the mitotic index? Did you need a WLE? If so, what was the result?

If you mistrusted the dermatologist at the major medical center so much that you wouldn't even mention the lumps that are concerning you, what type of doctor would you trust? What are your criteria? Specialty? Age? Gender? Location? Training?