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Hard immovable lump upper arm

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Hi - wondering if anyone has had anything like this.. I found a small (pea-sized) lump on the upper part of my arm, not quite inside more facing outwards towards my right breast. It doesn't feel like it moves and almost feels like it's attached to a cord. It is quite deep and the dr has suggested it is not a cyst, but rather a lymph node. I am absolutely petrified and my referral isn't for another 2 weeks. 
Has anyone had the same? And any help or suggestions with controlling anxiety? I have gotten so bad I can barely function. Thank you x
 

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    Hello, do you have any update on this please? 

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    Hello - apologies I never did respond, I thought no one had seen the post!

    I haven't had any notifications, and today I have for some reason!

    I'm really happy to say that I had an ultra sound and although they agree it was a bit strange, it most certainly wasn't cancerous. 
    No more action was taken and it has since disappeared.

    I really, really hope that gives some of you some reassurance. I was in a really terrible state of worry and panic, and actually did suffer a few panic attacks which I have never experienced before. So I do really understand the worry.

    Very oddly, I have found another small hard lump on the front of my upper arm. I am much calmer about this, but will be getting it checked out. 
     

    I really hope you have your mind put to ease soon and that you are seen soon.

    One thing I have certainly learnt is that Google is not your friend, as tempting as it is.. Trying to keep busy, taking time to really breathe properly is really important, and know that whatever the outcome you are doing everything you possibly can by being seen. 
    Wishing you all the very best xxx

     

     

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    Hello - apologies I never did respond, I thought no one had seen the post!

    I haven't had any notifications, and today I have for some reason!

    I'm really happy to say that I had an ultra sound and although they agree it was a bit strange, it most certainly wasn't cancerous. 
    No more action was taken and it has since disappeared.

    I really, really hope that gives some of you some reassurance. I was in a really terrible state of worry and panic, and actually did suffer a few panic attacks which I have never experienced before. So I do really understand the worry.

    Very oddly, I have found another small hard lump on the front of my upper arm. I am much calmer about this, but will be getting it checked out. 
     

    I really hope you have your mind put to ease soon and that you are seen soon.

    One thing I have certainly learnt is that Google is not your friend, as tempting as it is.. Trying to keep busy, taking time to really breathe properly is really important, and know that whatever the outcome you are doing everything you possibly can by being seen. 
    Wishing you all the very best xxx

     

     

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