Inflammatory breast cancer worries

I've had an ache in my armpit for some weeks but didn't think too much of it until I started to get some.pain from there down my left breast.

A few days ago while showering I noticed a red patch on the left breast that's purple in the centre, maybe 2cm wide. I also notice my breast has increased in size compared to the right. It currently isn't hard but the patch feels odd to the touch

Of course I googled, big mistake. The only answer i come up with is inflammatory breast cancer. Literally no other options seem to come up. I'm of course now terrified. I have a GP appointment booked for tomorrow to see about it but I'm in a state.of panic. I'm 37 with a 4 year old and filled with dread

As its a rare cancer type there is little experience with it online, and very few positive stories. I lost my own mum to breast cancer many years ago and I'm so scared I could have the same fate

Just wanted to vent really, has anyone else had a similar experience? 

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  • Just to update. I visited my GP this morning and after examination she has referred me for urgent appointment at thr breast clinic. I'm.glad to have the referral, terrified of course but one step closer to getting answers. Hopefully the wait for appointment won't be too long 

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