zombiechessclub
20-02-10, 19:57
Hi there -
I am new to this forum, but have lurked for a while.
It is time I get this dealt with.....so here goes. I am hoping I can get some reassurance, anyway.
I have a HARD malformation/lump at the end of my clavicle where it meets my sternum. It is definitely part of the bone - hard as a rock. It sticks up about 2mm and comes to a bit of a ridge. The sternum is worn away unusually around where this hard, malformed bit grinds into my sternum. It is unmovable and feels a part of the bone. It can be noticed from the outside of my neck/throat. The lump itself does not hurt but because I have so many ligaments/joints down my neck and over this area, I sometimes get referred pain across my chest and up my neck (sometimes into my shoulder).
This lump has been there for about 4 years and I have known about it for about 2 years (I can trace it in pictures). If it has grown in this time, it is not by more than maybe 1/2mm. If even that.
I have never broken or damaged this part of my body. I am 32 years old.
I am terrified I have cancer. My son's father just died unexpectedly a few months ago and my worries about this lump have skyrocketed since then. I am the sole supporter of a 4 person household which would implode if I even took any time off of work.
Has anyone ever had this? Can anyone who has had cancer tell me if I should worry?!?
I know I should go to my GP - I am just too terrified. I have had a very tragic year and one more thing will just send me over the edge.
I am new to this forum, but have lurked for a while.
It is time I get this dealt with.....so here goes. I am hoping I can get some reassurance, anyway.
I have a HARD malformation/lump at the end of my clavicle where it meets my sternum. It is definitely part of the bone - hard as a rock. It sticks up about 2mm and comes to a bit of a ridge. The sternum is worn away unusually around where this hard, malformed bit grinds into my sternum. It is unmovable and feels a part of the bone. It can be noticed from the outside of my neck/throat. The lump itself does not hurt but because I have so many ligaments/joints down my neck and over this area, I sometimes get referred pain across my chest and up my neck (sometimes into my shoulder).
This lump has been there for about 4 years and I have known about it for about 2 years (I can trace it in pictures). If it has grown in this time, it is not by more than maybe 1/2mm. If even that.
I have never broken or damaged this part of my body. I am 32 years old.
I am terrified I have cancer. My son's father just died unexpectedly a few months ago and my worries about this lump have skyrocketed since then. I am the sole supporter of a 4 person household which would implode if I even took any time off of work.
Has anyone ever had this? Can anyone who has had cancer tell me if I should worry?!?
I know I should go to my GP - I am just too terrified. I have had a very tragic year and one more thing will just send me over the edge.