Lump, referral and feeling very anxious

So im a 27 year old female and back in September I fwlt a lump in my armpit (Axilla) I knew that glands can swell if your under the weather so I ignored it but come December it was still there. Now I was getting a bit suspicious and decided to go to my GP. 
 

he said he'd refer me as urgent due to it being painless about 2cm and no obvious reason. It's since been a battle because the referral was rejected and my gp informed it should be referred on the 2 week wait for breast care. 
 

the only issue was my age as I was under 30 my GP said it was unlikely they would see me. I explained that this lump hadn't gone away and as he couldn't give me a possible reason I felt it should be referred again like he initially did which he agreed that it needed to be looked at.

so I got a 2 week referral and which is Wednesday and I'm feeling really anxious I don't know what to expect and while it's probably nothing.. in the back of my head I can't help but feel slightly anxious about the possibility. I don't really feel like I can talk to my family as they just keep saying "it will be nothing." While I know they are probably right it doesn't make me any less nervous.

it also doesn't help that someone I confided in said their sister had the same and it ended up being cancer.

ive also been having this weird feeling that keeps coming and going a mixture or anxiety and feeling floaty. This is usually a sign of my focal seizures (epilepsy) but I had been clear for 2 years and these don't feel as strong (as in doesn't feel as intense as my seizures) but seem to be lasting a long tome coming and going for hours.

  • Hello there,

     I know this feeling of waiting for doctors, tests and results. It real triggers anxiety and fears and lots of things go in our minds. But we need to be patient and wait. Talking here in cancer research space helps lots. For me, breathing exercises help me to be calmer. Wish you the best. Xx Honey 

  • Emzy 

    welcome 

    I think lumps at your age are not usually concerning but it's good you are getting a check lots of lumps don't turn out to be the dreaded news I think only out of 10 people who go to a breast clinic only 2 would be diagnosed.

    you have all the good signs age gp not concerned but you need peace of mind all the same .

    let us no how you get on it's always good to hear good result story's and it helps others who come here .

    big hugs love Lara ️

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    Hi Emmzy,

    A very warm welcome to our forum. 

    I am sorry to hear about the bother you've had to get referred but am glad to hear that your perserverence has paid off. Younger people seem to have difficulty in being taken seriously when they present, because it is unusual to get cancer at a young age - the majority of people are 50+. However, that doesn't unfortunately mean than it can't happen, but the chances are low.

    Laraj is correct that facts show that out of all age groups attending the clinic, only 2 people out of every 10 will receive a cacer diagnosis. This will be even less in your age group. It is only natural to feel anxious as you wait for your appointment - we all do. Fortunately, you don't have much longer to wait now and I sincerely hope that nothing untoward is found. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,
    Jolamine xx