Last Summer I found a lump in my right armpit, I left it for about 6 weeks because I hate going to the doctor and was scared stiff.  I was fast tracked within two weeks.  Mammograms, proved lump nothing sisister and right breast clear.  However they found extensive calcification in my left breast, so I had to have a core biopsy, thankfully this turned out to be innocent.  Hope that my experience might make you feel a little less anxious.

Thank you. That is good to hear things were fine for you. It is a worrying time. I saw a consultant yesterday and he said it isn't a lymph node and that none of my lymph nodes are enlarged which is a good sign. He has referred me to another hospital for a mammogram and ultrasound next Tuesday afternoon and I will get the results the same day. It's my first mammogram and wish I had been having it without already having a lump as it has increased my worry about what they will say. Hope it's ok and trying to keep my mind off it until then.

The worry and waiting is so very hard to cope with, the actual procedures are the easy part.  No point in me saying don't worry, that would be calling the kettle black, but wishing all the best and I'm sure that all will be good. 

Thank you so much. Let you know how it goes x

I had my mammogram and ultrasound today after finding a lump in the middle of my armpit. very pleased to say everything turned out to be fine. The lump was just muscle tissue below the bone in the middle of my arm. I am relieved and grateful to everyone who was kind and came on here to message me. Thank you so much. 
the specialist also said that he recommends having a mammogram from 40 years of age then every year or 18 months. I couldn't wait for my NHS so have had to pay for mine but it was worth it for peace of mind. The mammogram was £198. Hope this helps someone.

Cath, I am so happy for you!  Sharing experiences, helps so much whatever the outcome, and your  post will give much comfort to others who are going through anxious times xx

Thank you. Glad you were fine as well. It has made me more aware and I will get regular checks now and the monthly self examination which I have to admit I didn't do. Xx

hi i'm sorry for jumping on this post. may i ask how your lump felt? i've currently got a lump in my armpit that's no bigger than a pea, doesn't hurt unless a lot of pressure is put on it. i tend to wear tight bras and vest tops. my boobs are a bit sensitive but i'm due on my period..i'm only 19. i just keep reading google and only ever seeing the worst possibly scenarios. thank you 

Hi, sorry that you are worried about a lump. Mine felt moveable and firm. As the other armpit felt flat and one felt puffy I worried so I got a mammogram quickly as I didn't want to wait weeks to check it.

If yours feels like a pea it could be a lymph node and they can come up under your arm in response to a cold or any infections. I wouldn't panic but when you feel you can go to get it checked i would get an ultrasound as the gp will say wait 8 weeks and see. 
 

Being 19 that is very young to develop any issues so it is very unlikely it is anything to worry about.

But it will make you feel reassured if you get it checked.

Good wishes.

thank you. how moveable? mine isn't freely moving. i can't really workout whether my skin moves or the lump? barely moves regardless. i'm so concerned as everything i read is the worst. and i've read so much, i'm pretty sure the achy boobs are psychological. i do suffer with yeast infections as i have polycystic ovary syndrome. so you don't think there's much chance of it being anything serious? i hate going to the doctors with a passion. my boobs don't look or feel different to how they should

thank you. how moveable? mine isn't freely moving. i can't really workout whether my skin moves or the lump? barely moves regardless. i'm so concerned as everything i read is the worst. and i've read so much, i'm pretty sure the achy boobs are psychological. i do suffer with yeast infections as i have polycystic ovary syndrome. so you don't think there's much chance of it being anything serious? i hate going to the doctors with a passion. my boobs don't look or feel different to how they should

Mine was a little moveable not that much. I saw the GP fairly soon but then the GP said wait 8 weeks and see if it changes. But I didn't feel good about waiting as I'm a worrier so I got a private ultrasound and my first mammogram. It was all ok but I was really scared as I had read a lot of scary stuff on the internet too. They can't tell from just feeling it but the ultrasound is much more definitive.

mine was due to hormones apparently, an imbalance and it wasn't a problem.

GPS are quite annoying sometimes because they mostly guess that's why I tend to get a diagnostic check otherwise it's worrying. You could just tell a GP in an online consultation that you want a referral for an ultrasound. Privately is quick but it's expensive about £150