Hi all, I have posted a few times here now mainly about a mole I have that I'm worried about, but to be honest I have a range of symptoms that I'm worried are cancerous. I'm 27 weeks pregnant and looking for some reassurance as this is making me so anxious and obsessed. I do suffer with OCD / health anxiety meaning I obsess over bodily changes quite a bit. My current worries are -
* A mole on my left arm that has become tender and itchy in pregnancy. Sometimes the whole upper arm feels tender. Visually the mole looks exactly the same as it always has. I have privately referred myself to dermatology as two drs just told me to keep an eye on it after looking at it through a dermatascope.
* I was diagnosed with HPV and CIN1 before my pregnancy. I was told that there were mild changes that would likely go away by themselves. I was discharged for a year, my follow up being next month but postponed until after baby is born meaning smear will be 3 months late. Consultant not concerned, I'm worried it has progressed.
*tender armpits (both) and neck. Can't feel any swelling as such but tender to touch and when swallowing.
*tender outer left breast same side as mole. Thought I felt a lump but was told it's a milk duct from pregnancy.
I have more or less convinced myself that I have cancer throughout my body and feel that nobody cares or is taking me seriously enough to see me urgently. With the experiences people have had here, does it seem like my symptoms are linked to a cancer in particular?
im sorry to sound so neurotic but I’d really appreciate any feedback after several drs trips and still feeing symptomatic. You all seem so helpful and understanding. Thanks in advance
