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    Jul 11, 2009, 10:32 PM
    Weird lumps?
    Hello, lately I have had 2 very weird lumps appear, one is on my thigh, and one is on my labia major. I know it is not an STD, because I got checked for everything 8 months ago (havent had any kind of sexually intercourse since then) they've just appeared in the last week or so...



    ***just throughing this out there... my family has a very very large history of skin cancer... could this be it?
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    Jul 11, 2009, 10:34 PM
    Are they painful?

    More than likely you are going to have to have them looked at by a physician. We can not diagnose weird lumps over the internet.
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    Jul 11, 2009, 10:37 PM

    They don't hurt at all. Im just very worried because 2 weeks ago my mom found the same thing, had it removed, and it turned out it was skin cancer... I won't be able to get in to see a doctor for a week or two... would this make a big difference?
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    Jul 11, 2009, 10:44 PM
    Sooner is always better. It is your health.
    But I couldn't tell you what kind of difference two weeks would make, but I would make the doctor visit a top priority, especially with your mother's history. I would think that the doctor's office would as well.
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    Jul 11, 2009, 10:47 PM

    Okay... another question... how am I supposed to tell my mom this..
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    Jul 11, 2009, 10:54 PM

    "Mom, I don't want to alarm you but I have two bumps similar to the ones you had. Don't worry, I've made a doctor's appointment."
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    Jul 11, 2009, 10:54 PM
    There isn't anything to feel ashamed of.
    I would just be direct, you would be surprised what mother's can handle. ;)
    If she had a similar situation, she will most definitely understand your concern with any skin imperfections that you would find.
    She will understand better safe then not.
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    Jul 11, 2009, 10:56 PM

    Um so well I googled it:P and the one on my labia major could be a cyst... what the heck is that!!
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    Jul 11, 2009, 10:57 PM

    Cyst - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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    Jul 11, 2009, 10:59 PM

    Seems that I'm going to have to go see a doctor :(
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    Jul 11, 2009, 11:02 PM
    First don't use Google to try and self diagnose, that can be dangerous.

    Cyst is a term for a raised area of the skin with a packet of fluid or fluid-like underneath. I think its fairly general and not necessarily a health concern. Please still have a doctor examine your lumps.
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    Jul 11, 2009, 11:02 PM

    Yup, that's the only way to find and the answer and solution!
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