My name is Chris and I had a lump behind my which I discovered some time in the late 90s. My doctor told me not to worry about it unless it began hurting. In 2004 I went to Florida and it began to hurt really bad and so on my return home I went to the doctors and told him I wanted it removing. After several meetings with various consultants I was booked in for an operation to have the lump removed although at this stage it was thought to be a cyst only. In August 2005, I had the lump removed to find out that it was in fact, Acinic Cell Carcinoma. Around 60 lymph nodes were also removed but thankfully were clear. Following the operation, a few months later I started a 3 month course of radiotherapy in Preston UK. I am now undergoing regular check ups to monitor my progress. The scar, although initially horrendous has healed extremely well although I do have some pain in the area probably due to healing. I love my life and am in no way depressed or subdued by what was my condition. I am depressed by the blatant ripping of we receive from Insurance companies trying to cash in on our previous illnesses that, although could reappear, there is no guarantee. I don't know why I felt the need to post but as I was researching the topic I thought I would do so.

Hello Chris

Good to hear you join in.

<< In August 2005, I had the lump removed to find out that it was in fact, Acinic Cell Carcinoma. Around 60 lymph nodes were also removed but thankfully were clear. Following the operation, a few months later I started a 3 month course of radiotherapy in Preston UK. >>

Sounds like 2005 was a traumatic year for you. Lets hope you are on the mend and now among others who have had similar treatment.

Re your scar the fibrosis does create pain and I'm sorry to hear you have problems with it. Coverage of scars - I had a make up lesson from the Red Cross camouflage unit and although I am not that keen on the Veil make up product they prescribed, I found the technique they taught me very useful and use the method with an Estee Lauder Doublewear brand which is non transferable. My scars are small but I have a lot of radiotherapy red vein damage to cover. I can live with it as you obvioulsy can but other people do sometime stare when it's not camouflaged. I find covering it easier than explaining sometimes.