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

[shadowofdoubt.livejournal.com]

3. Bubonic plague!

[shadowofdoubt.livejournal.com]

It occurred to me that my third option was not very reassuring either. But you don't seem to be panicking and in need of OMG*HUGS*, so I'm just going to add that I'm sure it's nothing and you'll be just fine. <3

[padparadscha.livejournal.com]

Damn! I knew I should get immunized before taking the TARDIS to medieval Europe!

[shadowofdoubt.livejournal.com]

Hey, that shit is totally still around. Every once in a while somebody down here in the desert gets it. Fleas, man, motherfuckin' fleas. XD

[padparadscha.livejournal.com]

*grin* Sure, but the mental image was too much to pass up. "Going into the past? Don't forget your shots!"

[acrossthelake.livejournal.com]

I just finished that book. (Domesday Book by Connie Willis. I think you'd like it.) Anyway, don't be sad, emo kid. I've had those before, though possibly smaller than yours, and they've come to naught.

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I just finished that book. (<i>Domesday Book</i> by Connie Willis. I think you'd like it.) Anyway, don't be sad, emo kid. I've had those before, though possibly smaller than yours, and they've come to naught.

<size=1>PS: new series of Doctor Who. It's important.</size>

[willowistari.livejournal.com]

I'm picturing a mob hit flea with a cigar in his mouth. "Yea. You wants me to give her the bubonic?"

[queenlyzard.livejournal.com]

*falls off my chair laughing*