Chances are you’ll be just fine, although it’s understandably scary. Good luck! And don’t listen to that other person—pain does make it less likely to be cancerous.

Why would you say that? Not helpful, as you’re not this person’s doctor. Neither am I, but as someone who’s done extensive reporting on the subject and talked to multiple oncologists, I know many experts will agree that a cancerous tumor is less likely to be painful than something like a cyst. Good luck,…