Hello Kazi1976 and a big welcome to Cancer Chat, 

You did well to go to the doctor's after experiencing this severe, contant pain in your nipples and armpits and it's good your doctor is being thorough and has referred you to the breast clinic. Only just over a week to wait now before your appointment and I can imagine these coming days are going to be really hard for you as you are waiting to find out more but it won't be long now until you get some clarity on what has been causing this pain. It's normal to be feeling a bit paralysed and unable to think of anything else and I thought I would share with you these useful tips to help you cope while waiting for important news.

Try not to worry too much about having been referred to the breast clinic and it is important to remember that a majority of people who have been referred to the breast clinic are not diagnosed with cancer. Breast Cancer Now have useful information on what to expect from your breast clinic appointment which I hope will help you prepare for your appointment. 

I hope your appointment goes well on the 14th March and that you get to the bottom of what has been causing this armpit pain. Other members of the forum may have experienced this type of pain before and been referred to the breast clinic for similar reasons and I hope that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Kazi 

im 48 unfortunately had a bC diagnosis last July I'm already back to my normal bubbly self as if it never happened 

just remember you are only going for a check it's best to check these things out only 2 in 10 referrals get a diagnosis I'm sure all will be ok good luck let us no how you got on 

take care love Lara ️

Thank you so very much Lucie and Lara for your replies and helpful information.