Hard lump in left armpit

Hi, I'm 23 years old and very recently I have discovered a lump in my armpit. Last year I went for a mammogram as my doctor felt a lump in my left armpit. I could not feel what she was feeling at the time but I got the all clear and discovered I have axillary breast tissue. A few days ago I felt in roughly the same place that I have another lump which is definitely not breast tissue. It's also just come out of nowhere. This lump is hard, roughly the size of an almond and does not move. It's not painful either. I'm worried this time as I know what my axillary breast tissue feels like and it can get quite painful during my cycle so I know this unrelated. I rang my doctor and he said it's probably due to shaving. I have never had a problem shaving before so this did not reassure me. I really want this looked at, but unfortunately because of covid, it's getting quite difficult to get appointments. I am having breast changes too which isn't helping my worries. I'm just concerned as this has come out of nowhere and it already feeling quite big. I am going to keep an eye on it to see if there are any changes but I'm not going to rest until someone has checked it out. I don't want to bother my doctors but I also don't take lumps and bumps lightly. Has anyone had something similar to my experience?

  • Ah I'm so sorry that your dr has not carried out a check up. 
    I suppose if it just under the skin then maybe it is something caused by shaving but if it is deeper it could be something else.

    I would try to insist on a face to face consultation. My GPs have always suggested they'd rather check 99 lumps and them be nothing serious than risk missing the 1 lump that is. 
    don't worry about bothering them if it is a different lump and new to you then insist. You know your body better than anyone else. It probably isn't something scary but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be checked out. 

    ring up on Tuesday and insist on a face to face. 
    it's hard but don't take no for an answer. 
    good luck with it 

    Beckie xxx
    (I had bc and found a hard lump under my armpit first before a breast lump - I don't say this to worry you as it likely is nothing but just to let you know where I am coming from - it was deep though I could only feel it with my arms down by my side)