Has anyone ever had a lump on there shoulder?

Question

Its the size of a peanut and it kind of moves around when its touched but stays in the same spot it really doesn't hurt.can this be any kind of cancer? has this happened to anyone?

the question is not about me.this is happening to my husband.

Answer 1

There is no way of knowing what this lump could be, but the fact is that cancer cannot be ruled out at this point. The only warning a young person might have that they have cancer is an unexplained, painless lump located anywhere on the body. Cancer does not hurt unless it is pressing on nerves somewhere, so people often assume that lumps are harmless . . and delay going to a doctor or ever mentioning it. By the time they do start to notice . . it is usually too late as the cancer has grown or metastasized. So . .in order to be safe rather than sorry, your husband needs to have this lump examined and perhaps biopsied.

As for the type of cancer . . . sarcoma is a type of cancer that manifests in the joints, muscles, fats, bone and/or soft tissue of the body. Sarcoma can occur in fingers, hands, shoulders, ribs, hips, knees, ankles, feet, toes . . anywhere on the body. Sarcoma is more common in those under the age of 40 . . it is a very stubborn and persistant type of cancer and rare. Because most doctors will never see a sarcoma in their practice, than it is highly recommended to be seen by a sarcoma specialist. Sarcoma is one of the most misdiagnosed cancers because no one expects a young person to have cancer.

I don't want to alarm you, but your husband definitely needs to have this checked out. If this is a sarcoma, the quicker it is treated the better chances that treatment will lead to cure.

What is soft tissue sarcoma?
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1X_What_is_sarcoma_38.asp

What is bone cancer
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1X_What_Is_bone_cancer_2.asp

Answer 2

You please do not worry if anyone else had this. If you have such symptom you should be careful and understand the symptoms and act as CANCER IS STILL AN ENIGMA -

Breast Cancer symptoms vary widely – from Lumps to Swelling to skin changes – and many breast cancers have not obvious symptoms at all. Symptoms that are similar to those of Breast Cancer may be the result of non-cancerous conditions like infection or a cyst also.
Many of the breast cancers are diagnosed much earlier than they can produce any symptoms. Routine use of mammogram helps women to identify the breast cancer long before it can cause any symptoms. In the early stages breast cancer may be asymptomatic and women may notice only a breast lump. As the breast cancer progresses the cancer cells can invade in to the surrounding normal structures and other distant organs and this may lead to development of symptoms. Any one or more of the following may occur during various stages of progression of breast cancer.

* A lump (mass) in the breast, these lumps are most commonly painless (or as a matter of fact any other part of the body)
* Swelling or thickness of the breast
* Redness, swelling and or pain in the breast
* Lump in the arm pit area due to the spread of breast cancer to the lymph nodes in that area
* New mole or an obvious change in the appearance of an existing wart or mole
* Areas of warmth or redness in the breast
* Development of asymmetry of the breast
* Inversion or changes in the appearance of the nipple
* Flattening or indentation on the skin of the breast. This may indicate a change in the underlying structures.
* Scaling or redness or a change of color or texture of the skin of the breast or Areola (such as dimpling, puckering, or scaliness)
* Unusual dimpling in the breast which may indicate adhesion to underlying structures
* Discharge from the breast or nipple. This can be clear, dark or bloody in nature.
* Burning, itching or scaling of nipples.
* Pain or tenderness in the breast or underarm area. If this does not relive over time possibility of breast cancer should be considered
* Infection or inflammation of breast
* Development of breast abscess
* Bone pain may occur during the late stages of breast cancer due to involvement of bone
* Change in the mental status, seizure, and neurological events can occur in the late stage of the disease due to involvement of brain or spinal cord
* Jaundice may occur in the later stages of breast cancer due to the involvement of liver or surrounding structures.
* Chest pain and difficulty in breathing may occur in the late stages of the disease due to involvement of lung and surrounding structures.

Any changes in the breast should be reported to a doctor without delay. Symptoms can be caused by cancer or by a number of less serious conditions. Early diagnosis is especially important for breast cancer because the disease responds best to treatment before it has spread. The earlier breast cancer is found and treated, the better a woman's chance for complete recovery !

Answer 3

I dont have any advice but I hope it all turns out ok