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Arm , shoulder pain and breast lump

Reddeb
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Hi all 

I have bad shoulder pain , i had a breast  cyst last year which they did nothing with 

The last few months it has grown and gone hard 

I had a mammogram last week 

Then a ultrasound sound this Monday 

They found another lump , and thickening of the lymph nodes in arm pit 

They done a biopsy on all of them 

The dr said she is concerned with ghe hard lump because of the shape 

Ever since i have had it my whole body aches 

Is that normal? 

I am full of fear and waiting on the results is hard 

My periods have stopped the last 2 months i am 49 so defo menopause age 

Has anyone else had these symptoms 

  • Hello Reddeb

    I'm sorry to hear that you've had some ongoing health problems that have needed investigations. We know that it can be an incredibly difficult time when waiting for results and it's natural to be worried about what may be going on. 

    Hopefully the biopsies that you had earlier this week will bring answers to explain what is causing your symptoms. Did the hospital give you any idea when you may hear from them or do you have an appointment arranged? I hope that you don't have to wait too long. 

    If you think it would help to talk things through with one of our nurses while you're waiting for your results then please do give them a call. They are available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
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