Hello Sianmarie1988

Welcome to the forum and I'm sorry to hear that you've found a lump recently. We know it can be a really worrying time. 

I'm glad to hear that you've got your appointment at the breast clinic tomorrow. Try to keep in mind that the majority of women who are seen at clinic don't go on to be diganosed with breast cancer. Although more common in pregnancy and during breast feeding, hormonal changes can cause milk ducts to become blocked. Obviously you've lots of questions ahead a aof your appointment and it's a good idea to write them down. I know lots of members here have said that they get into the appointment their mind goes blank. 

If you'd like to chat things through with one of our nurses (before or after your appointment) then you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm). 

Hopefully tomorrow will bring you answers and some reassurance. Do let us know how you get on. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator

I'm not sure about milk ducts. But during my doctors visit she told me some woman have breast tissue that go up in to the arm pit. And Tom can cause imflamation along with stress ect so it's could be that you have exsses breast tissue up into the armpit. 

Heard my story. 

So I found a lump in late pregnancy. I was the only one who could feel it. My husband or sister couldn't. So I forgot about it ( pregnancy problems made it easier) and like you I could feel it was more prominent when I moved certain ways. Like if I placed my hand on my bum I felt the lump more. 

Fast forward. I had my beautiful healthy baby boy on 6th October. 

I went home got comfy and post pregnancy gems starting kicking in. I was sore with after pains. The bleeding started the sore boobs ect ect. 

I went for a shower and cryed my eyes out when I felt a big lump under my arm pit. I shouted for my husband. Who immediately told me to call the doctor in the morning. This lump could be seen as well as felt and it was the very same place i felt it a few months before. 

So I went to the doctors the next day. 

She told me that because my milk had come in she couldn't examine my breast as well as she would have liked. But went ahead to examine the lump. It was very tense. I was sweating and burning up I was so scared. She wasn't very positive. She kept feeling around and saying "yes it's still prominent" and always had a stern look on her face. She told me to get dressed and I came out from the curtain sat down and hoped she'd say its just a cyst. But unfortunately she didn't. She said "I'm going to give you an urgent referral to the breast clinic"  " you should get an appointment within three weeks" she typed. I tryed to hold back the tears. She said nothing as she typed. And then she looked at me and said if anything changes make another appointment and come back. As I walked out with the tears running down my face. No idea what I had just been told or not told or what it was. She asked me is there any history of breast cancer in your family. I said no. And she said OK I will put in that referral now. And I left very disappointed in the surgery. Concerning I was only 1 week post baby and the care for mothers that's talks about ptsd or depression. Baby blues. I felt lost and alone. 

I went home and I cryed and cryed.... And I went to seek help from Dr Google (the worst idea ever)

And convinced myself I had cancer. 

I was 1 week post pregnancy with a 1 week old baby and a 5 year old. I cryed ever minute of everyday. 

I watched my husband and cryed how would he cope without me. How do we explain to the boys about mummy. Would I cope. Would my baby know who I was if I went. 

I experienced burning pain in that armpit. Nippy feelings. I would google ever symptom and know I had it. I had cancer. 

The three week wait was horrific. I drove myself in to a deep dark place. 

I went for my appointment.and saw the doctor 

She was amazing. Made me feel comfortable from start to finish. Kept me relaxed. Asked about my boys. Asked how iv been. How my baby was. And with a huge smile on her face she said I'm positive that this is a swollen milk duct. She went on to explain how it happens and what it was. She said when my milk gose it will to. And it did. And the strange thing is all the "symptoms" I had. Left the minute she told me I didn't have cancer.

I know that everyone will, I did, but I must stress the importance of staying off Google. I had 90% of the symptoms of breast cancer but your mind plays tricks I on you and once you read it you make something out of nothing.you convince yourself you have it. 

I'm so lucky that it wasn't cancer and it did go like the doctor said. 

My baby boy is now 9 weeks old and we are all looking forward to Christmas as a family. 

Those three weeks felt like the worst in my life and I cannot imagine  how the people who unfortunately get bad news must feel.

But if this has taught me anything. It's cancer or not life is far to short. Live love and forgive. And cherishe every minute your hear. 

I missed the first few weeks of my babys life. And that's my fault. I drove myself down and deep dark road were I wanted to do nothing. I didn't wanna eat. I didn't leave the house. I didn't even wanna shower. 

And Google was a big part of the reason I was in such a mess. So stay positive. And stay away from Dr Google. 

Merry Christmas everyone x 

Hi can I ask how you got on please? I have exactly the same issue?