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Another bump

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    • July 8, 2011 at 4:54 pm
    Lauri England
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      I went to the Onc appt yesterday and she felt a bebbie size lump under my right arm.

      I went to the Onc appt yesterday and she felt a bebbie size lump under my right arm. Same arm as melanoma was in originally.  It is hard and I cant tell if it would hurt or not because my underarm is totally numb from lymph node removal a year ago.  The doctor said we can just keep cutting you or we can wait and see.  I am 9 months into interferon and have had no scans.  I have had 3 more moles removed and another lymph node biopsy and all were benign.  Not only is this very costly co pays but I am not sure I want to be cut anymore for a while.  Am I being over cautious?  The doctor felt this one and did not seem to concerned, but she did tell me about it.  What would you do?  I am going to have a CT scan in October right after my interferon treatments are done.  I have also been having problems with my bladder.  I will just suddenly start to urinate in my pants and cant stop it.  I dont even feel the urge to go to the bathroom when this happens.  Has anyone else experienced this?  I am going to be seeing a uralogist in the next couple weeks. 

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        • July 8, 2011 at 6:22 pm
        akls
        Participant

          Laurie,

          Sorry about the new "bump".  I hope it's nothing.  As far as your bladder I'm glad you are getting it checked out.  When I was on interferon I had almost a constant bladder infection.  Not exactly the same symptoms as you but UTI's can cause this type of problem.  Have you been tested for a UTI?  I'm sure you probably have since you are seeing a specialist.  Just wanted to let you know that I definately had bladder problems while on interferon.  Good Luck with everything. 

           

          Amy S. in Michigan

          • July 8, 2011 at 6:22 pm
          akls
          Participant

            Laurie,

            Sorry about the new "bump".  I hope it's nothing.  As far as your bladder I'm glad you are getting it checked out.  When I was on interferon I had almost a constant bladder infection.  Not exactly the same symptoms as you but UTI's can cause this type of problem.  Have you been tested for a UTI?  I'm sure you probably have since you are seeing a specialist.  Just wanted to let you know that I definately had bladder problems while on interferon.  Good Luck with everything. 

             

            Amy S. in Michigan

            • July 9, 2011 at 4:36 am
            FormerCaregiver
            Participant

              I have just read the info in your profile, and I wonder if you are getting the best
              possible level of medical care? Your profile mentions that you are having problems
              breathing. Is that still happening?

              I really feel that it would be wise to have a CT and a PET scan very soon. Without these
              scan results, doctors can only guess as to what is really happening.

              Hope this helps.

              Frank from Australia

              • July 9, 2011 at 4:36 am
              FormerCaregiver
              Participant

                I have just read the info in your profile, and I wonder if you are getting the best
                possible level of medical care? Your profile mentions that you are having problems
                breathing. Is that still happening?

                I really feel that it would be wise to have a CT and a PET scan very soon. Without these
                scan results, doctors can only guess as to what is really happening.

                Hope this helps.

                Frank from Australia

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