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Cancerous cyst in armpit

Jax2007
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I found a lump in my armpit a couple of months ago. Size of a large grape. Was able to move it around. Not painful just a little uncomfortable. Blood tests clear. Ultrasound,  mammogram and biopsy.  Mammogram was clear but, found out yesterday that the biopsy has shown it's a cancerous cyst. She said basically I have cancer but, they don't know what type and why or if it is anywhere else. Will be having a CT scan and MRI in rhe next two weeks. 

Has anyone else had anything like this? What happened???  I am freaking out!!! I have two young children. I can't go anywhere .  I have no symptoms of anything else going on. In fact I'm fitter and healthier than I have been for years! Does this mean, whatever it is, we've spotted it early and they will whip it out and all will be well?? 

I'm barely holding it together right now 

  • Hello Jax2007

    I just wanted to quickly pop and reply to your post. I'm so sorry to hear that this news has been dropped in your lap. It's understandable that you're freaking out. 

    I'm sure that some of our members will post to share their words and of advice and support with you but I just wanted to suggest that maybe you might find it helpful to chat with one of our team of nruses. I'm sure they will be happy to talk things through with you and offer any advice and support that they can ahead of the next steps. 

    If you think it would be helpful to speak with them they're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Keep in touch Jax over the coming days and weeks. The community is here to listen and support you. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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    Hello,

    I had a lump in my right breast and had surgery and treatment. I felt fine too so it was a shock when I found out it was cancerous. The CT and MRI will give the specialists more information and they will decide on your treatment. You are in the best hands and things will move really quickly. Wishing you all the best

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