Pain in breast

Hi

i have pain in my right breast going to my armpit, the pain is there constantly and even hurts if I lift my arm above my head, it hurts to even touch it I have tried to feel for a lump but can’t feel much as it hurts but also feels swollen and heavy and my nipple is itchy. My mum had breast cancer and had a mastectomy, her mum had a rare form of cancer of the lymph nodes. When I have googled about signs of breast cancer it says there will be tenderness but not pain. Should I be worried. 

  • Please consult your GP. I had breast pain and thought wrongly that it was inflammation of the breast bone. It turned out to be cancer which was also in the lymph nodes under my armpit. With your family history it would be wise to be checked by your doctor.