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caliladi · Oct 29, 2006, 09:03 AM

My father has this large lump on his leg on his right shin, just below his knee. @ months ago it was the size of a nickel. It has grown quite big, and is very hard. He is a smoker, and has had phlebitis. Has anyone had something similar to this or is there a doctor out there that has seen this. His doctor is through Kaiser and it takes forever to get in.. .
Thanks.

jgj6331 · Nov 1, 2006, 06:15 AM

This could be something as benign as a cyst or as serious as cancer - there's no way to diagnosis it online. He needs to see a doctor as soon as possible. If you have difficulties getting an appointment with your regular doctor, going to the ER may get you into the system sooner.

Krs · Nov 1, 2006, 06:20 AM

Yes please go to a doctor and do further tests. Never delay anything when it comes to lumps that are noticeable.

caliladi · Nov 1, 2006, 07:40 AM

[QUOTE=jgj6331]This could be something as benign as a cyst or as serious as cancer - there's no way to diagnosis it online. He needs to see a doctor as soon as possible. If you have difficulties getting an appointment with your regular doctor, going to the ER may get you into the system sooner.[/QUOT

Thank you - My father called his doctor yesterday, and he finally has an appointment Next week. I appreciate your response, as we feel that the lump needs immediate attention also.

Krs · Nov 1, 2006, 07:42 AM

Good Luck and keep us posted :)

MIMI1982 · Nov 20, 2006, 12:30 AM

I 2 Have A Lump On My Leg,its On My Right Shin,it Has Trebld In Size In 2 Weeks,I'm A 24yr Old Female Non Smoker And Am Seeing A Doc today But Its Taken Me A Wk 2 Get An Appointment!

kashumz · Dec 16, 2006, 02:44 PM

My brother had a lump on his leg, but he didn't tell anyone for about a year. Then one day
His whole leg had swollen, and my dad finally found out. But when he did the lump had gone cancerous 2 weeks before. It was too late and now my brother has only 1 leg.

topock_kimmy · Feb 17, 2007, 05:17 PM

Hi, My son is 6 months old and I just noticed that he has a lump on his upper right thigh and I was just wondering if you found out what caused you fathers.

jgj6331 · Feb 18, 2007, 09:35 PM

Kimmy,

It is very unlikely that you could ever determine what is going on with your 6 month old son by asking about and comparing to an adult such as Caliladi's father. Any lump or bump in an infant can be extremely serious business including cancer and should be evaluated by a doctor as soon as possible. Don't wait to find out the answer to your question above and hope to find out anything of benefit. Please have your child evaluated TODAY!!!

Charlieinnes8 · Feb 21, 2008, 03:09 PM

Its Weird For Me :P Im 12 Years Old And I have a Lump On My Leg Just the size of a small nut :confused: But I Can Move It :eek:
Help... :(

amberlin69 · Nov 19, 2008, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by MIMI1982

I 2 Have A Lump On My Leg,its On My Right Shin,it Has Trebld In Size In 2 Weeks,im A 24yr Old Female Non Smoker And Am Seeing A Doc 2day But Its Taken Me A Wk 2 Get An Appointment!

Ok so I am 18 years old. I have a lump on my leg on my shin about 3 and half inches from my ancle. Its hard like, really hard. Feels like a bead. I just noticed it yesterday. And it doesn't hurt yet. Its small too. Im not sure if I should have it cheacked out I mean I am only 18. I do smoke though... alot.

kimjustine12 · Feb 27, 2010, 03:45 PM

Hi I also have this little lump its not really noticeable but you can feel it , and it's the size of about of a quarter o.o I'm not sure how I got it . Its either the pencil hidden under my blanket o.o was causing pressure and its like that but either wise no idea please help me I'm scared what if its cancerous?