Hello,
Just looking to connect with people who understand.
For as long as I can remember I’ve had a lump in my arm pit. I saw the GP as a teen but was told not to worry. When my milk came in with both my babies the under arm lump also swelled too, and I had to hold lots of hot cloths on and pump to get some relief.
Then 2 years ago I sadly lost my friend, this heightened my awareness of the lump and I went back to the GP who said its axillary breast tissue.
Then last Thursday night I became aware that it was tender and I was catching it with my arm as I moved around at night. It felt swollen, but to add my breasts also felt slightly tender (not as tender) as period about a week away (can never know for sure as have PCOS).
I decided to go to the GP and mention it, she examined and looked quite alarmed, got a tape measure and measured it at 7cm. She said she needed to do a 2 week referral to breast clinic and I asked if she was worried and she said ‘that’s a big lump to have anywhere in your body’.
I‘m now well and truly freaked out. I’m scared that it’s so big and worried that means awful things. I’m 37, currently at university and have 2 small children of 4 and 6. My heart is just breaking at the thought that I’m going to be taken away from them. Partner keeps giving me hugs, but I feel dreadful. My life’s just completely paused and I’m feeling so much pain when I think of my children.
Has anyone else had a similar scenario to the one I’ve described? Am I being naive to hope that it’s breast tissue that’s just swollen with hormones or something? Any advice is gratefully received. Thank you. Xxx
