Well, the back of neck lump has been excised, stitches out, seems to have healed well and is no onger 'pulling' on all the tissues/nerves etc. around it.
But the original one on the left, which started growing late November, is now the size of a small plum--and beginning to look the same colour!
Some net research tells me it could be 'fungating tumour' which hsn't yet stabroken through the skin to start 'fungating'.
I think both Liz's Robin and Joan's Wally had this condition at the end.
Does anyone know if this is likely to be the case and if so, can anything stop it/slow it to getting to the 'fungating' stage?
I have about 6 others growing, at varying stages and various places but this one is SO visible and just seems to fit the descriptions.

Brenda

Bren,
You are so brave...I have no suggestions, just (((((HUGS))))).

Deb

Brenda - I've been trying to read up on these fungating tumours but I just get more confused. Have you gotten any word form your doctor on this - like what it seems to be or if there is something to be done about it? I wish I could get all those lumps out for you and take away all the anxious moments. I'll be thinking about you and sending you big hugs, too. Please stay close and let us know what's happening with you.

Bren: just wanted to send a bunch of love across the pond to you.....here is is......catch!

Thinking of you every day...

Lois

Thanks all--it's horrid waking in the night, swallowing more pain meds to keep the guy with the spear in my side quiet, and dull the throbbing in the lumps.
I see my consultant on Wednesday, he's been 'monitoring' the lumps from when there were only 2, so hopefully the biopsy results will be back by then.
He had mentioned the possibility of some radiation to shrink them, but that was the beginning of the month, before the 'growth spurt' and discoloration started.
I also need him to up the pain meds--I seem to need at least 2 Breakthrough doses every day,, especially at night.
In the meantime, those hugs and good wishes will keep me going folks!
Love Brenda

Brenda,
I wish I could give you the "Frozen Brocolli Cure"
When my boys were little, I could judge the severity of an injury or hurt by wrapping a pack of frozen brocolli in a dish towel, putting it on the injured spot and having them count to 10. This worked better than a mother's kiss because it was so silly.
I woiuld send you a pacdk of frozen brocolli but it would probably be defrosted by time it reached you so instead I send my heartfelt prayers.
Malka

Brenda,

I wish you were closer. I would go with you and be another angry voice. You need to make a scene until you get what you want.

Brenda, nothing makes me sadder than you having to go thru more pain amd worries brought on by our friendly friend. I'm sedning the a box of hugs and all of my best wishes and prayers. Can be used as often as needed. Unlimited supply.. Your buddy Jim

Hi there sweetheart.Yes Robins tumour was fungating.The discoloration usually means the blood supply to the area where the lump is has been compromised,and the surrounding tissue necroses,and breaks down leaving a fistula underneath.

Bren for god sakes when they ask you at the hospital what your pain levels are on a one to ten scale,tell them they are a twenty!!!and your anxiety is off the chart.

I remember once you telling me off for trawling the internet trying to diagnose myself,so take your own advice and knock it on the head.

use my number if you need too

all my love liz

Brenda
I know from one of your posts you have read a lot on the Cancerbackup site,
Have you used the free phone number to talk to a person?
The line is manned by cancer nurses and they know their stuff..
Might be better than diagnosing in cyberspace
Sunshine.. love and hugs
Helen