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                        I, too believe I have a ganglion cyst.  At the base of my ring finger on the palm side of my hand, it is about the size of a pencil eraser.  I have had a cyst in this same area before.  At that time I mentioned it to a doctor at a regular check-up appointment, and her reply was that the best way to get rid of them was by hitting them VERY hard with a large book, like the family Bible.  I also could not believe that response.  I do know that this cyst comes and goes, and that a couple of weeks ago while at a basketball game it seemed to be a little painful and while I was rubbing it, it felt like it popped on the inside of my hand.  It felt really strange, but there was no longer a cyst there.  It has since returned, though.