Growing lump in breast & new one in armpit

I found a lump in the upper outer quadrant of my right breast while breastfeeding. I had a core needle biopsy taken of this 3 month ago. I know she went into my breast 3 times to get the sample and there was two samples taken (I assume both were sent to the lab) and this came back as a lactating adenoma. The lump has seemed larger ever since the biopsy and about 2 months later I felt some lumps under my armpit (2? Maybe - was kind of hard to tell) so I called the hospital back and they’ve reassessed me. I’ve had another biopsy taken of the original area of concern in my breast and the area under my arm. They’ve done an ultrasound and a mammogram and the consultant has said the results are concerning to them and are categorised as a BI-RADS 4. My lymph nodes are swollen.
I’m holding onto hope that this is still a benign condition. I’m only 26. Is there a possibility I could have an additional adenoma in my armpit as well as a growing one in my breast or potentially scar tissue from the first biopsy? 
I’m still breastfeeding but going to stop now as they’ve told me to as surgery is definitely happening. 

  • Welcome to the forum KRRM270919 although I'm sorry to hear about the latest developments with the lump that you found in your armpit, and for the stress and worry this is causing.

    Hopefully the surgery that is going to be carried out next will finally be able to give you and your medical team those much needed answers and peace of mind, but in the meantime our community are here for you and I'm sure some of our members will be along soon to offer their support and advice.

    Waiting to find out more is very tough so if it would help to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses, you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They will do all they can to support you and address any other questions or concerns you may have at this time.

    We're thinking of you KRRM270919 and we'll have our fingers crossed everything will be o.k.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator