lump on thigh, please help

flameangel · New User Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 2

I have had a soft large mass ( approx 5" long, 4" wide) on my upper left thigh for about 18 months, when I first discovered it, it was quite painful and discoloured but not like a bruise, it seemed very veiny.
I had not banged or injured myself, it just seemed to appear.
I went to doctor who after first saying that I must have one fat thigh (I weigh around 130 pounds) eventually sent me for a M.R.I scan.
The results came back and showed up as a large white growth that the specialist said was a tumour, I was asked to go back 2 weeks later and when I did he said it wasn't a tumour after all, just an 'odema'
I never heard anything again untill I recently went back to doctors regarding something else and they asked me about it.
It is still there but only painful to the touch or when I am cold my leg aches in that area.
They have referred me back to another hospital and I am now waiting for another appointment.
The thing is because of the last experience I am wary of believing what they are going to say this time.
The other worry I now have is that for about a month I have had severe back and shoulder pain, and some discomfort swallowing food.
The doctor has said it could be an infection in my esophagus or a more concerningly a cancer of the gullet, he has done blood tests which I am now waiting for results. He does think cancer is unlikely though as I am only 35 and not in the age bracket common for this type.

I am worried sick that the lump is a malignant tumour which has been ignored and now this possible esophagus problem is a secondary cancer.
Any advice would be a great help.

leo · Site Admin Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 1574

Flameangel,

Thanks for posting. This area in your thigh is definitely a concern. If there is any question about what this might be, they might indicate a biopsy for further evaluate this and establish the diagnosis. Also, your symptoms of back pain and shoulder pain should be evaluated by the doctors. Other than that, make sure you make it to the appointment(s).

best regards,
Leo
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flameangel · New User Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 2

Leo, thanks for replying.
I had my appointment with doctor yesterday and he seems to think I have an inflamed oesohagus, which is good news.
The only thing is, he thinks the pain in my shoulders and upper back is just stress, but I don't feel stressed and this pain has been here for over 5 weeks now and is not getting any better.
He has recommended massage therapy which I have followed his advice and booked an appointment.
Regarding the lump on my leg, I have recieved another appointment for the hospital in 2 weeks. So I will post again after that when I know more.

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