What I Would Do If I Found a Lump

A friend came to me recently with fear in her eyes.

She had a peanut-sized lump in her breast. A mammogram said it was “benign,” but a few months later, it grew to marble-size.

Her doctor told her not to worry. But how do you not worry when something is growing inside your body?

She asked me, “What would you do if this were you?”

Why I Wouldn’t Panic (or Spend $2,500 on a Scan)

Her first thought was to drop twenty-five hundred dollars on a whole-body scan.

If it were me, I wouldn’t do it. I see those scans as nothing more than anxiety machines. They don’t heal. They don’t fix anything. They often lead to more fear, more follow-ups, and more procedures that don’t get to the root.

And here’s the bigger problem: our bodies are constantly repairing themselves. Every day, your immune system is cleaning up abnormal cells before they can turn into something worse. When you jump in too soon with scans, biopsies, and procedures, you often interrupt your body’s own repair work. That can lead to unnecessary stress and unnecessary surgeries.

So I’d remind myself: a scan doesn’t heal you. Lifestyle does.

And if I caught a lump early? I’d celebrate that. Awesome — I found it. Now let’s give the body time and space to do its job.

Step One: What I’d Eat

If I found a lump, the very first thing I’d do is overhaul my diet.

• I’d stick to whole foods only.

• I’d cut out sugar completely.

• I’d remove grains and bread.

• I’d set aside coffee for a season.

• I’d add in as many anti-inflammatory foods and supplements as I could — things like turmeric, ginger, berries, leafy greens, cruciferous veggies, wild blueberries, omega-3s, vitamin D, and magnesium.

And even though my normal diet is meat-based, I would personally switch to a plant-based approach for a while. For me, that would be about giving my body a reset — flooding it with foods that lower inflammation and stabilize hormones.

Step Two: How I’d Use Fasting

I’d also bring in fasting — my least favorite, but probably the most effective health “hack.”

At first, I’d fast one day each week. Over time, I’d build up to three-day fasts, maybe even longer if I felt strong.

Why? Because fasting gives your body a break so it can deep clean. It’s one of the most underrated healing tools available (and it’s free!). Medically supervised clinics have even used extended fasting with fantastic results for cancer patients and other chronic conditions.

Not to mention, fasting is Biblical. Isaiah 58 describes fasting as God’s chosen way to break chains and bring freedom. Fasting doesn’t just reset your body, it renews your spirit.

Step Three: When I’d Reassess

After a few months, I’d reassess:

• If the lump shrank, I’d thank God.

• If it stayed the same, I’d keep going.

• If it grew or was still bothering me, I’d consider having it removed.

That’s how I’d approach it. Try natural first. If needed, use surgery as a last resort.

Fear or Faith?

A lump is scary. I know I’d feel the weight of it. But I’d also remind myself: fear doesn’t come from God.

So I wouldn’t let fear run the show. I’d choose faith. And I’d steward my body with discipline, not panic.

Recap: My Personal Plan

If I found a lump tomorrow, this is what I would do:

• Pray first.

• Clean up my diet.

• Add in anti-inflammatory foods and supplements.

• Fast and reset.

• Reassess after a few months.

• Only then consider surgery.

That’s my personal plan. It’s not medical advice. But if you ever find yourself in a similar situation, maybe it will encourage you to think about your options — beyond fear and beyond the scan.

Are you facing a similar situation and want to know what I would do? Schedule a 15-minute discovery call with me today.