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So, as the title really, I have discovered a lump on my left plum. Been to the GP who had a good poke about and confirmed I wasn't feeling something that wasn't there, if you know what I mean.
Addition symptoms are a pulling sensation through the left side of my abdomen, and after some clearly constructive questioning by my GP, lethargy. I'd put the latter down to a new role at work, turns out it's probably not.
I've been referred for an ultra sound, but am on what appears to be long waiting list. Waiting is a b
h!
So I suppose I'm just interested in what happens next? Anybody been in a similar position? I'm obviously aware that it could be effing cancer, but am remaining positive that it's something less serious.
I'm 35 btw, but have quite a strong family history of the big C.
Bugger.
Addition symptoms are a pulling sensation through the left side of my abdomen, and after some clearly constructive questioning by my GP, lethargy. I'd put the latter down to a new role at work, turns out it's probably not.
I've been referred for an ultra sound, but am on what appears to be long waiting list. Waiting is a b
h! So I suppose I'm just interested in what happens next? Anybody been in a similar position? I'm obviously aware that it could be effing cancer, but am remaining positive that it's something less serious.
I'm 35 btw, but have quite a strong family history of the big C.
Bugger.
Edited by wiliferus on Sunday 15th June 09:21
I had a lump a few years back - slightly painful but with a similar 'pulling' feeling - it turned out to be varicocele. It disappeared after two/three weeks and anti-inflammatories.
http://www.bupa.co.uk/individuals/health-informati...
http://www.bupa.co.uk/individuals/health-informati...
Ditto for the above!
Funniest bit was the ultrasound. Instructed to drink 2 litres of water 2 hours before the scan. It was during winter so it was damned cold outside and icy pavements. Parked a mile away and walked in, shivering and tensing the whole way to avoid pissing myself and slipping on the ice.
Arrived at the hospital and they were delayed 45 minutes. Rushed in when called. Had the scan.
Then they said I could go to the toilet. Rushed to the toilet. Did the urine equivalent of Dumb and Dumber's toilet scene with a massive sigh of relief and a laugh. Walked out of the toilet to find everyone staring at me.
Did I forget to mention the ultrasound is done in the same department as the baby scan? A room of expectant mums and dads - I was the only single man there.
Funniest bit was the ultrasound. Instructed to drink 2 litres of water 2 hours before the scan. It was during winter so it was damned cold outside and icy pavements. Parked a mile away and walked in, shivering and tensing the whole way to avoid pissing myself and slipping on the ice.
Arrived at the hospital and they were delayed 45 minutes. Rushed in when called. Had the scan.
Then they said I could go to the toilet. Rushed to the toilet. Did the urine equivalent of Dumb and Dumber's toilet scene with a massive sigh of relief and a laugh. Walked out of the toilet to find everyone staring at me.
Did I forget to mention the ultrasound is done in the same department as the baby scan? A room of expectant mums and dads - I was the only single man there.
Slyjoe said:
Have the same as the others - quite common. How about paying for the ultrasound privately, just to get it over and done with?
You'll then see the same consultant on the NHS as you would have anyway?
This. It would be worth it compared to being stressed out during the wait.You'll then see the same consultant on the NHS as you would have anyway?
Thanks for all the advice. Private is a possibility, I might price it up.
I'm not sure if this makes an difference but my lump is actually on the ball, not in the sack or associated pipe work.
Still, no point in worrying until I've got something to worry about! Hoping for a letter this week with an appointment, probably sometime in 2015...
I'm not sure if this makes an difference but my lump is actually on the ball, not in the sack or associated pipe work.
Still, no point in worrying until I've got something to worry about! Hoping for a letter this week with an appointment, probably sometime in 2015...
Just an example if your appointment is a long way away...
http://www.ultrasoundnow.co.uk/general/testes/
http://www.ultrasoundnow.co.uk/general/testes/
Re above, one possible missed out. It can very easily be something else, that's of no worry.
I had a bloody obvious lump - right side one - and like all men ste myself thinking the worst.
Went for ultrasound and was told 'you've not gone one lump, you've got two.'
Oh ste, and I don't even take sugar in my tea, nor coffee.
It went like this. I'd looked the young lady ultrasoundist in the eyes (yeah, young lady!) as she neatly put a towel round and asked me to hold my 'piece' out of the way, and then covered testes in gel.
A few minutes later, after being told the 'two lumps bit', I said 'what's the prognosis?'
'Your health professional
- GP - will let you know the result(s) in a couple of weeks.'
That's when I really started the conversation...
She didn't want to tell me, it wasn't her job!
I said 'Oh come on, I'm not having two weeks of being in limbo worrying!'
'It's fine, they're epididymal cysts.'
They are benign (ie: not caused by cancer). Only a problem if it (they) get large.
Never heard of them. I suppose you just hope your doc has, or something precious might get treatment or worse get removed for no reason. That's probably extreme for me to say that, but today who knows, but always best to ask questions when 'things' are important to you.
Wish someone had told me. The worry prior is not good.
Epidymal cysts in the testes can develop at any age, more common in middle-age.
They affect up to a one third of men.
Like I said, thanks for letting us men know!
Irony is my GP never contacted me afterwards. He didn't know I knew the result, probably just saw 'he's fine, no need.'
I had a bloody obvious lump - right side one - and like all men s
te myself thinking the worst. Went for ultrasound and was told 'you've not gone one lump, you've got two.'
Oh s
te, and I don't even take sugar in my tea, nor coffee. It went like this. I'd looked the young lady ultrasoundist in the eyes (yeah, young lady!) as she neatly put a towel round and asked me to hold my 'piece' out of the way, and then covered testes in gel.
A few minutes later, after being told the 'two lumps bit', I said 'what's the prognosis?'
'Your health professional
- GP - will let you know the result(s) in a couple of weeks.'That's when I really started the conversation...
She didn't want to tell me, it wasn't her job!
I said 'Oh come on, I'm not having two weeks of being in limbo worrying!'
'It's fine, they're epididymal cysts.'
They are benign (ie: not caused by cancer). Only a problem if it (they) get large.
Never heard of them. I suppose you just hope your doc has, or something precious might get treatment or worse get removed for no reason. That's probably extreme for me to say that, but today who knows, but always best to ask questions when 'things' are important to you.
Wish someone had told me. The worry prior is not good.
Epidymal cysts in the testes can develop at any age, more common in middle-age.
They affect up to a one third of men.
Like I said, thanks for letting us men know!
Irony is my GP never contacted me afterwards. He didn't know I knew the result, probably just saw 'he's fine, no need.'
Edited by dandarez on Monday 16th June 00:50
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