turtle may be sick?

Brief：
I have a turtle and about 3 weeks ago he got a bump on his face on his cheek area to be exact. The bump is pink and its pretty big, Im a little hesita.. 

I have a turtle and about 3 weeks ago he got a bump on his face on his cheek area to be exact. The bump is pink and it's pretty big, I'm a little hesitant to take him to a vet because I have no money and last time I took him it cost me about 100 bucks. I just need to know if this is serious or if there is something I can do to help my turtle. Thank you

I agree, it does sound like it may be an abscess. And you need to take him to a Herp Vet ASAP, they are very painful. Here are some links, maybe you can find a new Herp Vet in your area that can work with your money situation, give em a call and explain your situation, most vets have a good heart and may give you a break and work with you. He will die if the abscesses are not removed. Look at this picture and you can get an idea of what you are in for and how painful it must be to your poor turt, but don't look if you have a weak stomach it's very graphic, and needs to be done by a herp vet;

http://www.turtleexchange.com/forum/inde. You must take your turtle to the vet if you want it to live. From your description it sounds like he has an abcess, which is an infection. The vet will drain it and treat with antibiotics, and your turtle should be right as rain in no time. Without treatment, however, the infection will spread and eventually kill your turtle. Do what's right, take him to the vet and sacrafice elsewhere to make up for the cost. Poor turtle. hope he gets better, man. you should take him to a vet. This is probably an ear abscess. Ear abcesses are somewhat common, and are sometimes caused by basic care problems (usually water quality).