The Perfect Time To Panic

[bloodyrosemccoy]

So according to my gynemacologist, there are a few possible reasons why I have a swollen lymph node in my armpit, which she broke down as follows:

1. You need to change your razor.
2. You have CANCER.

I am really hoping it is Reason #1. Given the acne all over my boobs and the tendency for my body hair to get confused and grow around under the skin, it seems like a safe bet, but still.

She and I are giving the stupid thing a month to settle down, or we will do an ultrasound, and if that doesn’t explain things, a biopsy.* It has been two weeks and the thing is about the same size, so I confessed at my psych appointment that it had me worried.

My psychiatrist, in his infinite capacity for disinterested therapy, offered me the following opinion:

1. OMFGONOZWTFBBQZORSCANCER.

This just goes to show that I should probably get a psychiatrist who’s less high strung than I am. And, y’know, keep an eye on this here bump.


*While biopsies themselves don’t really creep me out, biopsies on lymph nodes do. For some reason, lymph nodes have always given me the creeps.

Comments

[crazykawaii.livejournal.com]

My roommate had a Suspicious Lump (Possibly Cancer) biopsied recently, and it turned out to be scar tissue and Not Cancer - in fact it was likely caused by rugby, as it was on the top of her shoulder right where you hit people when you tackle them. Go figure.

[piccolo-pirate.livejournal.com]

Haha, I read this and immediately thought, "Oh my God. That happened to SOMEBODY ELSE too?" And then realized it was you and that you meant me.

But yes! Was not cancerous! Was sort-of-fucking-scary while it lasted! Hurrah!