Holy ****! That makes my swollen glands sound like a broken fingernail. I found a lump a few years back, but with antibiotics, it burst the next day. I'm led to believe that if it is painful, that is actually a good sign, cos cancerous lumps are rarely painful to the touch. Will be thinking of her. xxx
Good luck Barmaid. That's what I was told NoMercy. When I went to the doc with a painful lump he said to keep an eye for a few days and he checked me over but said it was rare for a painful lump to be cancerous.
Joy and everyone else. Thank you for your good wishes. The doctor has referred me to the breast clinic (although not as an emergency case which is good news). He suggested it may be a cyst, and says he thinks it is nothing to worry about but that there is clearly something there that requires further investigation.
I'm quite down (what with the OH, the cat and now this) and will probably not be around for a while - we'll see how I feel. But thanks every one very much for your kind words and support.
No, he doesn't NoMercy and I don't want him to. I have cut all contact with him tonight. Some things are best just left! I would rather deal with this with my true friends - already two close girlfriends have insisted on attending the appointment. That is how it should be - not some man from the past.