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Small hard lump in armpit - been referred for urgent breast cancer screening. Looking for reassurance and advice

Ruperta
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Hi

I’ve come on here as was referred to the urgent breast cancer screening program today and it has shaken me up a bit.  There’s the part of me that says this is normal procedure and it’s being looked at but the other part of me is anxious.

I had a mammogram end March this year which was all clear but have had a pea sized hard immovable lump under my left armpit for a few weeks.  It has actually reduced in size a bit so I wasn’t unduly worried when I saw the doctor today.  Now that she’s referred me to the urgent screening I’m feeling concerned.

I think I just need a bit of reassurance that it’s unlikely to be breast cancer due to clear mammogram end March.  Or could it be lymphoma or leukaemia.  I’ve done too much googling - sorry.  Would welcome any advice.  Thanks 

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    Good Luck at your appointment Ruperta. I’m going through the same thing and have a breast Ultrasound in a little over a week. I have two lumps under my armpit on the left side. When I went into the doctor I thought there was just one but I felt another one today that is more sensitive. Hopefully they will all come back benign. Waiting is hard…

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    Good Luck at your appointment Ruperta. I’m going through the same thing and have a breast Ultrasound in a little over a week. I have two lumps under my armpit on the left side. When I went into the doctor I thought there was just one but I felt another one today that is more sensitive. Hopefully they will all come back benign. Waiting is hard…

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    Thinking of you too.   It’s so hard - the waiting and uncertainty.   I don’t think we’re designed for it!  I’m still waiting for my appointment date but it will be soon.  Fingers crossed for you next week.  Xx

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    Hi Elizabeth,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am sorry to hear that you are in this unenvious position too. I sincerely hope that your ultrasound goes well and that nothing untoward is found.

    Please keep in touch and let us know the outcome. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Thank you! My appointment is on Tuesday. The good news is the second lump disappeared- I think it was just a swollen lymph node. I just have the one fixed lump from my doctors appointment, he called it an auxiliary mass. Hopefully it’s just a benign cyst.

    Ruperta, I’m glad that the nurse thinks it’s a benign cyst. Good luck at your ultrasound.

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    HI Elizabeth,

    I'm glad to hear that you don't have much longer to wait for your appointment and I am glad to hear that your second lump has already disappeared. Here's hoping that the remaining one turns out to be benign.

    Please let us know how you get on - I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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