Lump under Armpit

Hi, 

 

first time posting im just hoping there is someone else who may have similar symptoms whos outcome was good as il be honest im freaking out. 
 

Im 35 and noticed a bump under arm pit about 5 weeks ago, it was only small and i just thought was a trapped hair follicle as had them before usually become verypainful  and burst. 
 

this lump is growing its now about 2cm not painful at all and hard its high up in armpit i can grab a hold of it.  My GP cant see me till monday and obviously ive turned to good old google for answers.... main theme seems to be cancerous lumps tend to be none painful. 
 

ive also had unexplained pain in my upperback and chest for about 2 months doctor cant find a explanation for il be honest im absolutely freaking out. My friend at work is only 40  found a lump in armpit 4 weeks ago they have operated and now shes been told the outlook isnt good as there is 4 other tumours. 
 

i know i shouldnt be freaking out it could be a cyst or anything but i cant help  it i feel ill with worry am i over reacting? 
 

thank you so much sorry for rambling post cant seem to think straight. Ive been on strong antibiotics for a cyst on my breast which has almost gone so I figured that if this was a cyst the antibiotics would of cleared that up as well ? 
 

Thank you 
 

danip. 

  • Hello Danip12

    I noticed that you'd not had a reply to your post and so wanted to just post a quick message to see how you got on the with GP today? I do hope that they were able to give you some reassurance. 

    If there is anything you'd like to chat to one of our nurses about then do give them a call on 0808 800 4040. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator