I am very worried about a Drs. appointment tomorrow

@makingpots (11915)
United States
May 5, 2008 10:41pm CST
I have a weird thing growing on my face just under my eye and I am very afraid that it will be cancerous. I made this appointment with the dermatologist over a month ago. During the month it has grown (a lot) and afer getting too much sun on my face it got really dried out and the surface of it fell off and bled. It is the craziest thing, I have never had anything like this. Would you be worried if you were me?? Please tell me something encouraging to make me feel better about this.
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@mummymo (23706)
6 May 08
Sweet I have already told you about me via pm but I had to answer this post too and just tell you I am glad you are going to have this checked out and I am keeping you in my prayers! As I said I have had a few growths cut away myself, some haven't even left scars! Please let me know how you get on Sweety - sending hugs, love and prayers! xxx
@mummymo (23706)
7 May 08
So glad you are feeling better about it right now - I do understand how worrying it is as I have been there! Hugs for you! xxx
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
7 May 08
Thanks for the encouragement, my sweet friend. I have posted an update. Feeling okay about it right now.
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@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
6 May 08
hi dear Sure its worrysome thing and need to me taken care urgently as its already a month. its long time but have u shown it to some one in hospital at emergency, as its always open and get u advise Other things, any outgrowing does not mean u have cancer, i cant be any cyst, or some thing else which can be cured by some proper medicine or minor surgery. so cheer up and go to see any physiciam at Hospital emergency to get proper advise Take care
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
6 May 08
Thanks, cupid.
@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
7 May 08
No need to say thanks All i want u to see healthy and Happy and thats important. did u consult any one in medical field? Take care
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
7 May 08
Sweetie I am a bit late on this as you know I am taking a break from here but I am sorry I missed this one I am glad that you are going to the Doctors as yes I would be worried to I have just received the Discussion where you have been to the Doctors I will check it out now Love and Hugs to you
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
8 May 08
Thanks, gabs. I know you have been away. I think of you often, hoping all is well. Thanks for the love and hugs.
@mbs730 (2147)
• Canada
7 May 08
You are doing the right thing by paying attention to this and getting it looked after. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and hoping its nothing serious. Keep us updated.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
7 May 08
Thanks very much. I posted an update.
@jesbellaine (4139)
• Philippines
6 May 08
Hello There. Try not to think negative things first. Go to your doctor so that he can diagnose it properly. I hope that it is not cancerous or so. Update us. We will be praying for the result that it will be minor only. Take care and goodluck!
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
6 May 08
I am trying to fight the negative thoughts. thanks for the response.
• Philippines
8 May 08
That is really good. I hope that you will be okay. Goodluck.
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
6 May 08
Sounds to me like it's probably just a cyst or a sty. I get cysts all the time, not on my face, but on my torso. I have had the doctor look into them and they are due to blocked sweat glands or ingrown hairs. I had to have a really big one operated on, that wasn't fun. Cysts are basically puss filled, and do grow and sometimes don't pop or go away on their own. I hope that's all you have.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
7 May 08
thanks very much. I have posted an update.
@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
6 May 08
I don't know if this will make you feel better or not, but my mom went to the dermatologist 2 weeks ago and had a few things taken off and one was biopsied. According to that dermatologist they don't worry about things being cancerous unless they have color.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
6 May 08
That is good to know, thanks.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
6 May 08
Yeah I agree it needs to be looked at. I will keep you in my prayers. I hope everything turns out alright.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
6 May 08
thanks very much, shaun.
@anawar (2404)
• United States
6 May 08
I wouldn't worry about one thing. You are seeing a doctor soon who will give you a professional opinion. Until then, you can read about it, fret over it and try to guess if this weird thing growing under your eye is dangerous. Instead, try to forget about it. I know I obsess over things sometimes and I have learned I'm not going to know until I know and I have to wait for the doctor's opinion. I had a bump under my right eye and my doctor decided to remove this bump. He seemed unconcerned until part way through he asked the nurse to bring in a bio kit. Well, that meant only one thing. Was this tiny bump cancerous? I could have worried while I waited for the results, but I decided I didn't want to waste my time. The bioposy came back normal. Just relax. Whatever happens, it's never as bad as we imagine and most things can be fixed, cured or eliminated.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
6 May 08
You are right... I know you are. It is never as bad as we imagine.
@cortjo73 (6498)
• United States
6 May 08
You can't worry yourself until someone tells you that you have something to worry about. It could be something as simple as a skin tag. I have never had one, that I know of, so I don't know what they look like or if they have a tendency to grow. But, that is a distinct possibility and, skin tags are mostly annoying more than anything. You did the right thing by getting an appointment with your dermatologist. He or she will likely remove it, which is nothing as I have had 3 different moles removed from my body over the years, then he or she will send it off to be biopsied and, it will likely be nothing to be worried about. Please let us know how your appointment went! I am sure you are fine and will looking forward to hearing so!
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
7 May 08
Thanks for the encouragement. I have posted an update.
@cheney (199)
• Hong Kong
6 May 08
I always worry too much about my health problem. But now I began to realize that the attitude toward the problem is more important than the problem itself. So please be optimistic. Anxiety will do nothing beneficial.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
6 May 08
Thanks, cheney. You are so right.
@toosh21 (800)
• Australia
6 May 08
Don't stress yourself too much - it may just be a non-cancerous growth that reacted badly to too much sun! I really can't tell you anything else as I have no idea, sorry, but please let us know how you go.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
6 May 08
thank you, I will.