Hello. Honestly, you sound exactly like me! I also have a lump in my left armpit. I have pain in my shoulder that radiates down my arm and the occasional inverted nipple. The lump is moveable but convincing myself it's not. It is also firm but not hard, and isn't too big. I've had it for a week now. The only difference is I'm 6 weeks postpartum but not breast feeding so it could be hormonal for me. 
I am a worrier anyway and jump to the worst case scenario it probably doesn't help that I am a nurse and know too much. 
I have an appointment on Monday - a telephone call, hopefully the doctor will see me and refer. I am petrified and Google does not help at all but it's so easy to do. All I can say is, stop googling (hypocritical I know) and maybe they are being quite thorough with you because of your past medial history and factors such as age etc they all take into account. 
 

So sorry I haven't actually helped but just know you are not alone. 
 

KT x

Thank you so much KT for getting back to me - you have so much on your plate with a new baby!

How weird that we have almost exactly the same symptoms!

will you let me know what the doctor says on Monday? I am sure they will see you and refer which is good.

Can I ask another question -- does your lump feel round/pea-like or is it bean shaped? I keep reading how the lymph nodes are naturally bean shaped..............

Take care and thank you! xx

Hello Jacsgirl sorry for the late reply :-)

Aww no problem. Oh it is, it's the thoughts I'm getting like what if my babies grow up without me, It's horrible! :-( 

Of course I will, I hope the doctor doesn't mess around and sees me and comes up with a plan soon! 
 

Yes it's more like a bean shape. What is yours like? How long have you had your lump now? 
 

I would ring up your doctors tomorrow and chase up the appointment. Hopefully they'll give you the number for the department that does all the bookings. 
 

Good luck and I will get back to you after my appointment.

Big hugs and thank you to you too

Kt 

xx

OK let's compare notes tomorrow!  I think a bean shape is good ie a lymph node - I'm avoiding feeling mine but I think mine was more round (pea/marble?) which I have diagnosed (via Google) as being very bad.

Helo there

I had a call first thing from the NHS fast track breast clinic to offer me an appointment this Wednesday at our local hospital: I feel really relieved and lucky to have got that - will let you know

How are you today - any contact from doctor yet?

Thinking of you xxx

Hello jacsgirl. Oh that's brilliant, let me know how you get on. I've been to the GP today. He felt the lump says it's spongy and moves so he does not think it's a concern, however wanted me to have an ultrasound on it. I mentioned the shoulder pain and side of breast pain and so he said he would refer me to the breast clinic under the 2 week rule, I think he could sense the anxiety, so I am quite relieved that it will be quicker. 

I hope you are ok and thinking of you too, take care xxx

I'm so glad your GP took you seriously and has referred you.

Let me know when your appointment comes through and I will of course let you know how I get on Wednesday. I'm not allowed to take anyone with me so I will have to wear my Big Girl Pants for the day!

Take care 

Susie

I'm so glad your GP took you seriously and has referred you.

Let me know when your appointment comes through and I will of course let you know how I get on Wednesday. I'm not allowed to take anyone with me so I will have to wear my Big Girl Pants for the day!

Take care 

Susie

Hello Susie. You will be fine I am sure of it. I think those breast clinics are really good and you'll find out pretty much on the day what's what, and they'll take biopsies if they need to. I will let you know when my appointment comes through. Good luck for Wednesday, will wait for your outcome. I am sure everything will be fine.

Take care 

Katie 

How are you today? let me know

I have my appointment in 4 hours - I am very scared this morning because I have started to get soreness/discomfort around my arm and shoulder pain on the side of the armpit lump

I need to stop thinking!

Hello Susie I am thinking of you I hope everything goes ok. 
I have my appointment next Wednesday. Another week of worry but I will manage I am sure.

Best wishes,

Katie x

Dear Katie

Just back from the hospital - I got the all clear! I feel so very lucky.

The consultant said it was a swollen lymph node - he asked about my covid booster as appparently lots of women are getting swollen lymph nodes after their booster vacc.

I had an ultrasound which showed it was nothing nasty so I am home now. I am hoping your appointment will be as comfortable as mine. The staff are all so kind and super efficient

He said the pain around my armpit was nothing to do with the lump - maybe a workout I've overdone? My family history is awful for breast cancer and I'm post-menopausal so I honestly went expecting the worst. Love to everyone xx

This is such good news. 
So happy for you, now you can relax. :-)

I will let you know how I get on next week for sure.

Take care 

Katie xx 

Dear Katie

I'm not very good at tracking these posts - I think your appointment was yesterday? how did you get on, will you let me know? xx

Hey Susie. 
 

I am so sorry I was meaning to message but just got side tracked. So all good news, I was so relieved!! Honestly I have been thinking the absolute worse, I have not eaten very well last week, the thought of leaving my boys just broke my heart. But all good, the nurse I saw said the nipple situation is probably after having my babies as it did start after my first child. The pain in my shoulder as pretty much gone but appears to be muscle related. And the lump, I had an ultrasound and it looks to be a cyst that's slightly got infected. It has reduced in size but will go to my GP if it doesn't go by next week as may need some antibiotics. Honestly I am so happy and blessed. And I'm glad you are ok too. 
 

Thanks so much for the messages and for asking how I was. 
 

Take care and best wishes

Katie xxxxx

Dear Katie

I am thrilled for you - what a relief! It puts everyithing in perspective doesnt it? I hope you  have a wonderful weekend (we're nearly there!) with your boys - stay well! xxx