Lumps under armpit

I have had a small hard lump under my armpit for some time but recently felt another slightly larger one lower down. My armpit is sore and I feel pain into the Breast and collar bone. Went to my gp who is now referring me to the Breast Clinic.

 

Must admit,  I'm absolutely petrified as my Mum was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at 48.  I have been to the breast clinic before for pain in my left breast , wishing I had gone to gp sooner, just put first lump down to a cyst.

  • Hello Carey3

    I'm sorry to hear that you've recently been referred to breast clinic. I can see from previous posts that you're also waiting for some other investigations. 

    It's natural to be worried about what may be causing your symptoms, particularly if your Mum has had breast cacner herself. Try to take things a day at a time and stay positive. The majority of women who are referred to breast clinic are not diagnosed with breast cancer. 

    Hopefully you won't have to wait too long for this appointment but if you'd like to talk things through with one of our nurses beforehand then you can call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator