found a lump

[androb1976]

hi im andy a couple of weeks ago i got an infection in my penis basically the skin on the end of my penis split and got an infection in which the end of my penis swelled up i went to doc and the doc told me it was caused with me not controlling my diabetes corectly as if my sugar levels are high it affects my penis as in drying it up hence the split skin anyway i had antibiotics which has cleared it up but just a couple of days ago i have noticed a hard lump in front of my right testicle its not attached to the testicle and have no pain it is probably about the size of a kidney bean or somthing simular could it be cancer as im not working tomorrow im going to try get in the docs if they have any appointments left but would like someone elses oppinion aswell

[Scott]

If it's not attached to the testicle, then it doesn't sound like testicular cancer. It's good that you're having it checked, though.

[androb1976]

been docs today he said as the lump is not attached to my testies it would be very unlikly its tc he said he thinks it maybe a cist or just a fatty lump but as he is not sure hes reffered me to the urologist just have to wait for a appointment now but its doubled in size over night i think unless im imagianing it but it looks bigger hope it doesnt keep getting bigger gettin worried now anyone know if a cist can be cancerous

[Scott]

A cyst isn't cancerous, it's a collection of fluid. When are you scheduled with the urologist?

[androb1976]

doc said i will recieve a letter from the hospital with an appointment hope its not too far off as im hoping to change jobs got interview next month dont want this to spoil my chances or be having time off in new job

[dadmo]

With the lump not being attached to the testicle it's very unlikely that it's any form of cancer. With that being the case I don't know that you would need to miss any time from work.

[androb1976]

my lump has now got bigger its now about half the size of one of my testicles now, and starting to get a little sore as it protrudes out of my scrotum and is rubbing on my underwear when walking and especially when at work, hope the urologist appointment hurrys up dont know if its going to get bigger i hope not. how big can a cyst grow or is there no limit

[dadmo]

If it's growing at that rate you should certainly call the doctor or get yourself to the ER. No cyst or infection should be growing that quickly without getting medical treatment.

[androb1976]

been down a&e today as you said and three doctors have said it is a cyst and its looking like its going to burst anyday now they have given me some antibiotics and said if it gets any worse in the next few days to come straight back and they will remove it but i think i would prefer it to burst rather than have it surgically removed but if it does burst do u think i should still see the urologist when my appointment arrives

[dadmo]

androb1976:
Don't wait for it to burst. If that shold happen you will get one heck of an infection, and the complications of having your testicles swimming in puss could be quite bad.

[IowaBrian]

Yes go to the doctor infections can cause a lot of problems don't mess around with anything in that area unless you don't want kids and want to get really sick. The URO knows what is best in that area. Also if it does burst you better be on the phone to the doctor to let them know.
Brian

[Scott]

What's the current situation? Have things improved?