Anonymous
- Date posted
- 22w
Worried
Im worried i have a cancer lump in my chest, i cant tell if it's a lump or just fatty tissue im so worried
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 22w
You would know if it was cancer! It feels way different than breast tissue and you'd also have other symptoms if you had cancer. It's probably a milk duct or lymph node. I have lumps that I thought were cancer before too and it helped me to learn what a real tumor feels like. I asked my OBGYN and she was super helpful.
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 22w
It also started to get itchy and have a pimple on it out of nowhere ans it scares me
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 22w
@Anonymous If it’s really scaring you I would schedule an appointment with a primary care doctor and they can check it out! I have had this exact same obsession and it sucks a lot. I’m really sorry you’re going through this! Talking to a doctor about it helped me rationalize my way through this obsession a lot.
- User type
- Therapist
- Date posted
- 22w
It makes sense that you're feeling anxious about what you're noticing in your chest. Health worries can be overwhelming, especially when OCD is involved. Remember, your mind may be trying to convince you of the worst, but that doesn't mean it's true. If you’re struggling and need more assistance, remember that help is available. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at NOCD to find out how we can support you. Also here are some helpful resources: https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/constantly-worried-cancer-ocd/ https://www.treatmyocd.com/my-ocd-journey/putting-ocd-in-the-backseat https://www.treatmyocd.com/what-is-ocd/common-fears/fear-of-heart-attack-health-ocd
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