Hello!
I have a few questions about cancer.
I have this massive lump on my forearm. It doesn't hurt very much but it doesn't have any mobility. I've had one cancer scare before when it was a possibility that I had brain cancer.
I was wondering, what does a cancer lump feel like?
What does it look like?
What kind of cancer could I possible have if I'm getting a lump on my forearm?
Could it be Hodgkins? (spelt wrong probably)
Any answers or information would be great.
2007-08-31 01:59:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
No one here can answer this question satisfactorly. You need to see a doctor for a complete examination immediately. I can tell you this . . that the only sign that a young person may ever have that they have cancer . . is a lump or bump that seems unusual and is growing. Cancer is asymptomatic until the advanced stages . . so you may be able to go months while the cancer grows painlessly. It is only after the tumor starts to invade tissue and shed microscopic malignant cells that you begin to experience any symptoms. Don't wait to find out. A doctor will be able to examine the lump and determine what it is. He may elect to do a biopsy to see what it is.
As for what type of cancer it might be on a forearm . . it could be just about anything . .however . . if you are a young person . . it could be a type of sarcoma . . either related to the bone or the soft tissue of the muscle, tendons, or joints. Cancer lumps or usually painless.
NCI: Soft tissue sarcoma
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/soft-tissue-sarcoma/
2007-08-31 02:09:12 · answer #1 · answered by Panda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have a massive lump on your forearm.
This may or may not be cancerous.
Yet you are attempting to self diagnose using assistance from people on the internet who may or may not know anything about it, and havent actually seen the lump ar had access to a full medical history?
See your Dr!!!
Different cancers have different symptoms, however this doesn't sound like a symptom of lymphoma, Hodgkins or Non-Hodgkins!
2007-08-31 02:41:54 · answer #2 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a question for your doctor, not YA!
It could be a fluid cyst. I had a scare like that once where my dr's were preparing me for lymphatic cancer. After they bioposied, they found it was just a bunch of broken capillaries, which puzzeled everyone.
So, stop fretting and get thee to a doctor NOW!
2007-08-31 02:07:31 · answer #3 · answered by Fancy That 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Change your diet.
2007-08-31 02:17:20 · answer #4 · answered by ted j 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋