Large lump between my shoulder blades.

Question

I have a large lump forming between my shoulder blades just below my neck. I'm 15 years old. It doesnt hurt, and it's soft. I push on it and feel something, not bone or fat. It's like numb.. I cant feel it unless I press VERY hard. Please help.. what's wrong with me?

mistynlott · Answer

A related discussion, hey hun was started.

Londres70 · Answer

Cancer runs in my family too; both sides.  I can completely understand your concern.

Londres70 · Answer

You can't go on "what ifs".  Please have this checked.  I can't tell you how and if it can be removed because I don't know how it is positioned.  If it is a fatty tumor, and that is IF, these tumors are benign/non-cancerous, but not pleasant to the eyes.  

You have to take care of yourself.  You are still so young.  I know you don't want to hear this and that but you need to find out what is going on with your body.

Force123 · Answer

I would say.. two years? It hasnt been this bad though..  it's starting to show through my shirt. I just noticed about an hour ago that it was the size it is.

Londres70 · Answer

I can see it now, looks like a fatty tumor.  That is NOT a diagnosis but a guess.  Difficult to say whether it is a cyst or a fatty tumor.  

How long have you had it?

Force123 · Answer

I'll let them know, and see what they think. Cancer runs in my family, my great grandmother had it. grandmother had it. My mom had it. And I know im next.. I dont want to hear someone tell me it's cancer or a tumor. Can it be removed?.. will it effect my spine or brain because it's between both?

Londres70 · Answer

I know you are afraid of what it is, but you need to tell your parents and have this checked by a physician ASAP.  Could be a basic cyst or another benign problem such as a fatty tumor.  Please go and get this sorted out.

Force123 · Answer

That hump thing abit under my ear. It isnt a small tiny one.. it's big like my hand. And no, I havent told them about it yet. I'm afriad it might be cancer or a tumor.