back cancer

[gsxr1100tony]

Does anyone know how you would know if you had back cancer ie: would you get a hard lump on your back and other symptoms!!!

[China Doll]

Well you need to narrow it down a little I think GSXR... any particular place on your back? Do you have a lump on your skin? Can you be a little more specific please? (Not to be horrid, might just help if a bit more info was had).

[PinkFizz]

Q. What are the symptoms of kidney cancer?



A. The most common symptom, found in about half of all cases, is blood in the urine. However, only a minority of people with this symptom actually have cancer. In most cases it is caused by a kidney infection or kidney stones. Another quite common symptom is pain in the lower back or a swelling in the kidney area. Fatigue, weight loss, anaemia and sweating, which are the symptoms for many types of cancer, have also been reported.



Doesn't mention hard lump on back though -just swelling.

[gsxr1100tony]

Hi China Doll, the lump is hard and under the skin and is left middle back (under what would be the back strap of a bra (sorry gsxr1100 girlfriend writing this) under left shoulder blade and to the right a bit......hope this is of help!!!!!

[China Doll]

Right... I've actually got an Oncologist sitting next to me (seriously).... And I'm sorry to say there's no way to tell from your description or especially online... it could be a form of cancer, (you would not get cancer of the back but you could get cancer on an area of the back). Equally it could be a cyst.

You have to get yourself down to the GP's. Only way to be sure.

Good luck and keep us updated.

[gsxr1100tony]

thanks china doll, i will make appointment first thing tommorrow the C word scares the hell out of me as alot of my family have died from the dreaded thing!!! Will let you know what doc says thanks for your help much appreciated

[gsxr1100tony]

China Doll, without sounding niaive whats an oncologist!!!

[bednobs]

a cancer consultant

[Carakeel]

gsxr, please don't be frightened. This may not be anything terribly serious. The main thing is to make sure your GP gets a good look at it and if necessary sends you for tests asap! The "asap" is very important! It might be a benign tumor or a cyst or something else. Nobody on here will be able to tell you what it is. When your doctor has done whatever tests are necessary, if it does turn out to be a form of cancer, please do not panic! I had bone cancer which spread throughout my body to other tissues. I survived and have now been cancer free for over 16 years! The main thing is not to presume anything, but to see your doctor and have it checked, then to take whatever action is required as soon as is possible. I wish you well with this. Hopefully this will not be too serious a thing. Please let us know how you get on. Best wishes xx :o)

[gsxr1100tony]

Hi Carakeel, good to hear your story and im so pleased that you are ok, thank you so much for your kind words, watch this space and i will let you know, im sure its nothing to worry about but if it is ill be sure to ask for your advice. Thanks again take care

[China Doll]

Cancer is a very scary word but is also treatable if you catch it. So more scary is the thought of you sitting there worrying. I'm really glad you made an appointment with the doctors, please keep us updated.

If you need more information then ask another question. I'm not an expert but I know a few people who are. And I'm sure there are people in B&S who know way more than me on the subject. Good luck, I hope it all works out and it's just a cyst. xx

[gsxr1100tony]

Thanks china Doll, have appointment at 4.50pm today will let you know the outcome!! Thanks for your support xx

[gsxr1100tony]

Hi China Doll and Carakeel, just been to the docs and she said its 100% cyst!!!! Whopppppeeeeeeeee. Thanks for pushing me to see the doc otherwise i would have just sat and worried unnecassarily. Thanks again for your kind words and support and thank god xx

[Carakeel]

Congratulations gsrx!!! Wonderful news! You did the right thing. Now smile and get on with a wonderful life! xx :o)

[China Doll]

That's brilliant news. Take care of yourself xx