Lump on left forearm which is same side as breast lump. Should I be worried about this? I have my breast clinic appointment tomorrow

I've got my breast clinic apt 2moro morning at 8-50..was managing the nerves not 2 bad until a woke up this morning to notice a lump on my left forearm..same side as the lump in my breast..its about 2" long n 1" wide..oval in shape and risen by about an 1"..im starting to panic now..should 1 b worried bout this

  • Hi Dods,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am sorry to hear that you are waiting to be seen at the breast clinic tomorrow morning. Unfortunately, it is impossible to say what either of your lumps are without having tests done to find out. Fortunately, you don't have much long to wait. They should run some tests for you tomorrow - usually an ultrasound and depending on your age, maybe an Mammogram. If there is anything even slightly suspicious, they will then take a biopsy, You usually have a further wait of 1-2 weeks to get the results of this back and it is the biopsy results that determines whether or not there is any cancer present. Although you are attending the breast clinic, make sure that you mention your arm too, as they may be able to put your mind to rest about this. 

    You will find that the staff at these clinics are usually very empathetic and pleasant. It is a fact that of all he people who attend the breast clinic, only 20% will get a cancer diagnosis, as not all lumps are cancerous. Many turn out to be benign fibroadenoma or cysts. It is only natural to be scared at this stage, when there are so many unknowns. Believe it or not, this all becomes easier to cope with, irrespective of the outcome,  once you get a diagnosis.

    I hope that all goes well for you in the morning and that it doesn't turn out to be anything untoward. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx 

  • Thanx for getting back to me..as u can c im still wide awake..no chance of sleep coming my way any time soon..5 n half hours left b4 my apt and im keeping everything crossed that im in n out in half hour n given the gud news that I've been worrying 4 nothing...I will let u no how things go 2moro ..thanx again for answering Jolamine x

  • Hi Dods just wanted to wish you luck today and please do mention the lump on your arm.

    Lee x