Hi Suzy: I am the Queen of "sometimes a lump is just a lump!". I have had a number of scares and subsequent biopsies and I am happy to say that I do not regret being vigilant but am always happy when I get an "all clear" result. I am working on not having a major panic attack when I accidentally feel a lump. Gawd, I hate that feeling - my stomach clenches, cue cold sweat, etc. I am learning - but I'm not sure that feeling ever completely goes away.

My long suffering oncologist surgeon once said to me "even people who haven't had cancer get swollen glands and lymph nodes"! By the way, every time I thought I had a swollen lymph node, I was corrected in that the swollen area wasn't actually a lymph node. Turns out I have no idea where those little devils are!

Hugs, work on staying calm. We are here for you.

Donna