Hi 

I don't know what I hope to achieve by posting on the forum but I feel sick with worry and at a complete loss on the 'what ifs' so hoping this helps :(

I found a lump in the breast/armpit (it's where the 2 join together) around 6 weeks ago. It took 3 appointments at the GP before they could feel what I was feeling and finally got my referral to the breast clinic today. He said it's a 2cm lump but feels smooth and mobile. I asked if it's likely to be cyst vs cancer and understandably he cannot answer but said they won't know anything until we have a scan. The lump is tender and painful, I have dull ache pains from the armpit up into the shoulder. 
 

Anyone else experienced similar? I have a 2 year old and a new 10 week old baby so the thought of leaving them behind breaks me - obviously my mind goes 100mph thinking this but I can't help myself. 
 

Apologies if I sound dramatic, my grandmother has just finished skin cancer treatment and my auntie is currently terminal with ovarian cancer so it's around our family a lot at the moment. 

Also does anyone know what I should expect at the referral, will I get told that day if it's anything sinister etc?

Thanks in advance everyone, I understand we are all on here for troubling times. Hugs to you all xx