I've had a lot of pain right below my collarbone ever since I finished the radiation. Then two days ago, while rubbing the sore spot, I noticed a sizable lump on my collarbone. Maybe 3 cm x 2cm, and tender to the touch.
So now what? I've vowed never to see my internist again. Which of my three docs should look at this? My first choice was the surgeon, but although I was vague about "a new lump" I couldn't get past her vigilant receptionist. I already have an appointment with the medical onocologist for Friday. I thought it might be bad luck to present to him with a lump. The radiation oncologist - the kindest man in the world with the best office staff - agreed to see me right away.
He pointed out that the lump was outside the field of radiation. Therefore, nothing of interest. But he (kindly again) gave me an order for an xray and promised to go over the results with me immediatley.
Freaked, I called in sick this morning and went to the hospital. They did the xray quickly and handed me the film and the report.
"Moderate osteoarthritis with hypertrophy of the clavicular head".
More good news - persistent pain fopr the rest of my life and nothing lethal.
I went out to lunch, came home, and immersed myself in a Norwegian detective novel.
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