Well, as i predicted the doctor has referred me to the hospital. She said the mass was not like a normal tumour, in fact she wondered if it was not just thickening tissue. It is very smooth and has a defined edge like a pebble. But the puckering of the skin has given her cause for concern and she has asked for a priority appointment.
We do not have a center of excellance near me, but before I went i researched the local hospitals a bit, and picked one that had the most informative web site. it is a big teaching hospital. so I chose that.
So all i have to do is wait–and tell my husband when he gets back off his trip on sunday.