Lymph node ultra sound scan

Hi, not sure what to say really except I'm so worried. I found a lump in my armpit last year an it was a pea size lump. I saw a gp and he said that he may refer me to the hospital for a scan. That never happened. Since then the lump has grown ALOT. I saw a gp again back in early August and she said there was nothing she found to be worried about. She was referring me anyway due to family having history of cancer. I now have my appt and I am.peteified of the outcome. I have a 5 Yr old little boy whom I love an adore. I am 48 now. I'm scared of what will happen an my anxiety is through the roof, I can't sleep through the nightmares. I'm having panicking attacks at the thought of my boy losing me at an early age.....I really don't know what to do. My appt is on the 11th October....

  • Hi there! Clearly somethings not been right for awhile and it's so easy to find a lump and automatically think cancer, but it honestly could be anything. Your already in a good position so unfortunately it's just abit of a waiting game, for now there's nothing else you can do. As someone with anxiety I found distraction is really helpful, if you need to vent feel free to message X

    Also does the lump hurt? 

  • Hi. I'm so sorry that you're going through this tough time. We all know how hard the waiting is and I know that the 11th probably feels a long way away. Your family history is, understandably, adding to your anxiety, but it's good that your GP isn't worried. It sounds as though they are being cautious, which again is a good thing. 
    Try to keep yourself busy during the next week, do something nice with your little boy at the weekend, the distraction will help. Have you confided in family or friends? They will want to support you and it helps to be able to unburden your feelings. 
    Will be thinking of you on the 11th, please let me know how you get on. In the meantime, if you need a chat let me know x