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Scared about subcutaneous lump

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    • May 21, 2012 at 7:01 pm
    A
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      Hello,

      I am Stage 1b patient with 8 years post diagnosis. I just accidently discovered a lump in my hip and I am scared to death about possible subcutaneous tumor. I found it when I accidently touched the area, it is completely under the skin, not protruding from the sking and nothing is visible on the surface. This lump is small (about 5 mm?) but I cannot completely feel it's shape (take between my fingers); not sure if it is attached to something deep and whether I can move it around. It is not hard but ruther firm. Well, I made an appointment with my melanoma specialist in few days but this waiting time is killing me. I continue to touch this area…. What is might be???? I am scared.

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        • May 21, 2012 at 8:10 pm
        Janner
        Participant

          Where was your primary melanoma?  8 years out is a long time and it if isn't close to your original area, I'd be less worried.  As for what could it be?  The most likely and common explanation is a lipoma.  There are other benign options, but a lipoma is basically a "fat tumor" and actually quite common.  Get it checked out, but I really wouldn't be worrying too much yet.  Let us know how it goes.

          • May 21, 2012 at 8:10 pm
          Janner
          Participant

            Where was your primary melanoma?  8 years out is a long time and it if isn't close to your original area, I'd be less worried.  As for what could it be?  The most likely and common explanation is a lipoma.  There are other benign options, but a lipoma is basically a "fat tumor" and actually quite common.  Get it checked out, but I really wouldn't be worrying too much yet.  Let us know how it goes.

            • May 21, 2012 at 8:10 pm
            Janner
            Participant

              Where was your primary melanoma?  8 years out is a long time and it if isn't close to your original area, I'd be less worried.  As for what could it be?  The most likely and common explanation is a lipoma.  There are other benign options, but a lipoma is basically a "fat tumor" and actually quite common.  Get it checked out, but I really wouldn't be worrying too much yet.  Let us know how it goes.

              • June 2, 2012 at 3:50 am
              Swanee
              Participant

                ………read my profile…..have it checked!!   Like Janner said, probably something benign.  Good luck and let us posted.

                Best wishes……Swanee

                • June 2, 2012 at 3:50 am
                Swanee
                Participant

                  ………read my profile…..have it checked!!   Like Janner said, probably something benign.  Good luck and let us posted.

                  Best wishes……Swanee

                  • June 2, 2012 at 3:50 am
                  Swanee
                  Participant

                    ………read my profile…..have it checked!!   Like Janner said, probably something benign.  Good luck and let us posted.

                    Best wishes……Swanee

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