Lump under armpit/top of left breast

Morning,

Just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience to what I'm currently going through. Three weeks ago I awoke to armpit pain. After having a feel around I discovered a lump. I went to my GP who thought it was a lymp node- although I no obvious symptoms of an infection. She asked to see me again in three weeks time. I left feeling relatively reassured.

 However, as time as passed, the pain has disappeared but the lump has not. It's very moveable but difficult to describe the size. When my arm is relaxed it feels like a typical bean shape but when my arm is lifted feels more like a grape. I've even began to question if there are in fact two lumps in the same place- but perhaps this is just my anxiety running wild with me. 

I'm going to make an appointment with the GP tomorrow. I'm really, really anxious about it and haven't been sleeping. I woke up sweating a number of times last night which has added to the anxiety. I went through a cancer scare this time last year and I think it's left me with health anxiety. I have two small children and the what ifs are petrifying me.

I'd be grateful to hear off anyone who has been through anything similar.

P.S Just had another feel around my breast. I can also feel a tiny lump, maybe as big as a pen top? And a slightly enlarged lymph node in addition to the other lump. So definitely 3 in total. Totally freaking out! 

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  • Hi Grace,

    Sorry that you find yourself here after finding a lump and now finding more. I recently had the similar and was terrified thinking the worst. I first found a lumpy area and then found at least one other. I have been to the breast clinic now and I have several harmless cysts. I have at least 4 I can feel now, as they weren't drained or anything. Usually pain isn't associated with cancer and being moveable is another positive, but it is always a good idea to get it checked. I can understand the anxiety as I was a mess and think I have health anxiety too at times as I'm still not 100% settled due to the lumps still being there. I hope your GP refers you to the breast clinic and you are seen soon. Wishing you the best of luck and hope it's a positive outcome. x

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  • Hi Grace,

    Sorry that you find yourself here after finding a lump and now finding more. I recently had the similar and was terrified thinking the worst. I first found a lumpy area and then found at least one other. I have been to the breast clinic now and I have several harmless cysts. I have at least 4 I can feel now, as they weren't drained or anything. Usually pain isn't associated with cancer and being moveable is another positive, but it is always a good idea to get it checked. I can understand the anxiety as I was a mess and think I have health anxiety too at times as I'm still not 100% settled due to the lumps still being there. I hope your GP refers you to the breast clinic and you are seen soon. Wishing you the best of luck and hope it's a positive outcome. x

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  • Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, it's reassuring to hear from someone whose been through something similar with a positive result! 

    I think it takes time for anxiety to settle when you've had a health scare- so hoping you feel less anxious soon. 
     

    thank you for you well wishes

     

    take care,