Worried about a lump in armpit

I went to the doctor's a few months back in regards to a lump in my armpit. They told me it was not nothing to worry about and wasn't concern. I went back last week and the doctor found a 0.05cm lump.

I went privately to find they have found a 1cm lump in my axilla. They think it is lipoma but I have a scan next week again to see. Is it something I need to be worried about, ? Will they do further test to see what the lump is and if it is lipoma or worse ?

I have been experiencing shoulder pain and to collar bone. Sometimes a tingling sensation down my arm. It can feel like a nerve pain or shooting pain. My shoulder feels like I hit my funny bone in a weird way. It's not constant but it comes and goes. It feels heavy like I've done weights for a week straight. I feel tired all the time and in the nights nothing major but get hot sweats and feel weirdly lightheaded sometimes. It comes and goes.

My lump, it feels like I can feel it and In my way, when my arm touches the side of my chest /belly When I touch it , it's solid but it can move a bit. I'm just very worried and unsure.

I do have a scan , if that helps.

Thanks 

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  • I'm not to sure, very confused of outcome , private scan which was more thorough found a lump, have scans to move it , checked it with NHS and they could not see the lump and wouldn't do any further test. I can still feel the lump , I'm still uncomfortable and so exhausted all the time , to where I'm napping in the day. I'm not sure what to do next or what to think. 

    Something doesn't sit right , now  gained this dry cough and pain in chest that comes and go, could just be a coincidence 

  • Hi Hakunamatata,

    I am sorry that you haven't got much help from the NHS. We are all entitled to a second opinion, so when you are still noy happy, it might be worth pursuing this avenue. Did you mention to the NHS that you had already had a private scan, which showed a lump?

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • It's a hard one as I'm now like what is the next step. I did inform them a week before it was seen on a private scan but they had told me that as they can not see anything, they are not concerned and if I'm worried to go back privately instead ?? It's difficult as I just don't feel heard in a way , but I'll keep an eye on it and see how it goes I guess ...

  • It is a difficult one. Not all lumps are cancerous. Many turn out to be benign cysts or fibroadenoma, so hopefully if you have a lump, this could be the answer.. However, you certainly shouldn't have been dismissed like that..

    Do keep an eye on it and don't hesitate to seek a second opinion, if you're still concerned.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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  • It is a difficult one. Not all lumps are cancerous. Many turn out to be benign cysts or fibroadenoma, so hopefully if you have a lump, this could be the answer.. However, you certainly shouldn't have been dismissed like that..

    Do keep an eye on it and don't hesitate to seek a second opinion, if you're still concerned.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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