Firm tender lump at sternum...

[Mumsicle 22]

Has anyone else experienced this? I have a palpable thumb sized achy & tender-to-touch lump at the sternum. It extends from my xyphoid process upward, more tender to the left. Of course I got my mind in a tizzy, as I have a history of Endometrial cancer (GET THOSE PAP TESTS, GIRLS!!). In doing online research, I found this can be common with weight loss because there is less *cushion* there, or caused by any number of MUCH less scary things!! I've called the surgeon's office, NP said the same, but advised I see my PCP and err on the side of caution.10:45 appt tom'w with PCP. Off to planet fitness now to work off my ever present anxiety before it blossoms to mild hysteria.

Anyone?

Thank you in advance!

Marianne

[Stevehud 1,790]

yep same here maam its just cartilage for me, i say go see the doc to set your mind at ease and be sure. But i went last week and it was ust cartilage. so ease your mind a bit until you find out for sure ok.

[imsoglad56 402]

My husband has the same thing. We have our six-month followup with the surgeon on the 13th, so he'll ask about it then,

[B Autumn 20]

Same thing here. I figured I am just giving into my anxiety. Hope it's nothing serious for you.