Hi,

I hope you're feeling ok this morning. 
 

I can't relate to your symptoms but I visited my GP yesterday after previously visiting last month with what felt like a soft lump under my left armpit and pain in that arm and that side breast; she said it was an infected sebaceous cyst and put me on a course of antibiotics that didn't clear it up and now I am in more pain and after my visit yesterday she could now feel two and has referred me to the breast clinic next week. The header on my letter says 2WW 4A 4B 4C 4D.

It's such a worry isn't it! I can't eat, I feel sick with worry. I am 34 with a 12 and 9 year old and I am so scared right now so I just wanted to say, you're not alone. I am here if you need to talk xx

I am so sorry you're going through this. It's just an awful feeling. 
I too can't sleep or eat (very unlike me). My husband is so positive and just wish I shared his positivity! 
 

I woke up this morning and felt my boob again and I am torturing myself. Thinking I've found more lumps. They could be but it's like I'm trying to make myself feel worse! 
 

my letter has 2ww but that's all. My appointment is on Tuesday afternoon. I'm pleased to be seen quick but still feel this week is going to be the hardest week! 

When is you appointment? 

I am so sorry to hear you've woken up still feeling anxious but I completely get it, it's hard not to be. I go through waves where one minute I'm like everything is going to be fine and the next I'm thinking it's going to be bad and I'm convincing myself it is the dreaded C and it's spread as I am also getting lower back pain  

It's hard giving advice when you go against your own lol but try not to Google and avoid touching the area and as everyone keeps saying to me, most referrals have a positive outcome and our GP have referred us to rule out C so that's good as I know some take ages before they will refer you.

My husband is the same as yours - he's very positive and said everything is going to be fine but I suppose that's what we need them to say because if they were worried too, I think we would be 10 times worse.

My appointment is Wednesday 20th in the morning. I am based in Derbyshire.

You're right, this week is going to be an awful long wait x

I'm the same with going through moments of positivity and then it quickly goes to the worst possible thoughts. 
 

thinking of you on Wednesday x 

Hi,

You will find lots of us here going though or been though the same thing , it is a scary thing to find any sort of lump.

You did the right thing going to your GP and I'm glad you've been referred quickly. 2WW = Two Week Wait.

There are many harmless conditions of the breast which casue lumps and bumps and hormones can make the breast feel tender and lumpy but the breast clinic is still the best place to go to get it checked out.

The examination at the breast clinic appointment will be very thorough and they may do a scan or mammogram or even a biopsy if they aren't sure what the lump is so take someone with you if you can, although when I went I was alone and the nurses looked after me.

I know it is a frightening time so try not to think too much about the "what ifs" and try and keep yourself busy and distracted as best you can between now and the appointment, it really helps to stop the mind wandering and this advice is coming from someone who has severe anxiety and PTSD. 

Best of luck and do keep us posted :happy:

Hi Lovelyjubbly,

Poor you, Infections in this area can be very painful and like alot of infections sometimes need a further dose of antibiotics to clear up, but it will do no harm getting it checked out at the clinic as they deal with armpit  ( axilla ) cysts as well as breast issues. 

Please try not to think the worst, your GP is being cautious and can't see into your armpit so a scan is the best way to see what's going on.

2WW= 2 Week Wait 

Hopefully you will get some reassurance next week, until then take care. :happy:

Hope you're feeling ok! I know it's hard to not think of anything else. I had another breakdown yesterday and just need the days to speed up for my appointment. I am hardly eating, I can't concentrate on anything as my mind wonders back to this but I am really trying to stay positive and there are moments when I am but then drawn back into the dark side of my thoughts.

I will be thinking of you too and please let me know how you get on. I will let you know too x

Thank you so much for jumping on this thread - it really means a lot.

Have you had anything like this happen to you?

I am trying to focus on the fact that I have been treated for an infected sebeceous cyst prior to visiting the GP again and hoping that the two she can see are these and they just need some more antibiotics but I worry as I am in pain around the area, into my breast and my arm on that side and I don't know if this is even normal for cysts. 
 

Like you said, my GP can't see into my armpit and can only go off sight and what she feels so I am glad that I have been referred but your mind just wanders and always thinks the worst. I do suffer terribly from health anxiety and it has been heightened recently just because a girl I went to primary school with passed away a few weeks ago from BC so it's just making me so scared.

I will make sure to let you know how I get on and thanks again for messaging. I feel guilty using this site but I think sometimes you need to speak to other people outside of your circle or who have gone or going through similar.

xx

Hi,

Sorry to jump on your post.

I have myself posted a similar query as I have two swollen lymph nodes under both armpits.  They have been there for years as far as I remember,  I just thought it was part of my anatomy as they were symmetrical.

But when I saw the Gp almost two weeks ago he decided to refer me just to rule out the big C.

From this moment I feel the same as you, sometimes I convince myself it's nothing them I am sure I am going to die.

Cannot eat, sleep or work. I also have two young children.

I live in Manchester and although the Gp put me on a two weeks referral the waiting time is currently 6 weeks!!!

My husband and I have decided to go private so I have an appointment scheduled on Friday . I do hope I will have good news .

Stay strong!

Hi

Please don't apologise for jumping on the post; it's nice to have a support network of people going through the same or similar situations and I am glad you have.

I'm sorry you are also going through this nightmare of the unknown and I am so pleased you have managed to get in to be seen this Friday as 6 weeks is such a long wait and it's impossible to get through every second of each day without being worried and this taking over your life.

I am in a similar situation to you with unusual lumps under the armpit and I have two also. My GP believes them to be cysts but has referred to rule out C too. 
I am the same as you, can't eat, sleep, concentrate on anything or even hold up conversations with anyone as I am just so consumed with what's going on in my body. I have a 12 and 9 year old and I am 34.

Are you in any pain with yours? I am in some mild discomfort in left arm, left side of my breast, even my neck and my lower back is really bad but I have put that down to exercise and posture not correct but I just keep thinking that what if it is C and it's spread. These are such dark thoughts but I can't help myself.

Friday will soon be here so try and stay positive (I know it's impossible) and I am struggling with this myself. 
 

Please let me know how you get on - sending you lots of hugs x