Found a lump and I’m scared

Hi all

Sorry to jump in here the last 24hrs have been a rollercoaster!

I found a lump last night, just above my nipple the size of a raisin, skin is very red and it’s really sore. So fortunate to have private health care so managed to get a GP appointment this morning. She thought infection but wanted a Doctor to assess, so off I went to walk in centre, they thought cyst. So back to GP (on insurance so grateful to have this through partner work) and she has referred me to breast specialist for ultrasound.

Then this afternoon I found a lump in my armpit about half size of raisin. Absolute panic has hit me!! The referral to specialist is on the 2 week wait thing but I’m googling and searching everything and going slightly insane!!

I can’t do this for 2 weeks! Not sure what I’m asking or what I’m looking for but reading some of your posts I thought I’d be in safe hands xxx

Parents
  • Hello, and thanks for your post,

    Finding any lump can be very unsettling but as the other forum member has suggested try not to jump to any conclusions.

    There are many different reasons for lumps to occur and as your doctor suggested it may well be a cyst. Lymph nodes can go up and down when an infection is present. Staying off the internet is a good idea as you will not be able to diagnose yourself.

    The majority of women who are referred to breast clinics are found not to have cancer.

    The charity Breast Cancer Now has produced some information on benign breast conditions which you may find helpful to look at.

    I do hope that you know more soon.

    The nurses are on the helpline if you would like to talk any of this through. The lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm and the helpline number is Freephone 0808 800 4040.

    All the best,

    Catherine

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  • Hello, and thanks for your post,

    Finding any lump can be very unsettling but as the other forum member has suggested try not to jump to any conclusions.

    There are many different reasons for lumps to occur and as your doctor suggested it may well be a cyst. Lymph nodes can go up and down when an infection is present. Staying off the internet is a good idea as you will not be able to diagnose yourself.

    The majority of women who are referred to breast clinics are found not to have cancer.

    The charity Breast Cancer Now has produced some information on benign breast conditions which you may find helpful to look at.

    I do hope that you know more soon.

    The nurses are on the helpline if you would like to talk any of this through. The lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm and the helpline number is Freephone 0808 800 4040.

    All the best,

    Catherine

Children