swelling side of breast and under arm - await test

I went to the drs yesterday expecting to be told its nothing.  I felt a bit stupid going.  I noticed that under my right arm (lymph nodes?) it wasn't the same as my left.  It was sort of a swollen hard but smooth swelling under the skin.  She then examined me, the difference is there but its not dramatic, its not obvious, its sort of deep in my armpit.  Then she pressed alongside my side of my breast and found the bit where my breast joins my rib that was swollen again nothing massive but a difference. 

I've had a problem with my shoulder since feb, pain, had two steriod injections, physio etc. Nothing makes it better which the physio couldn't understnad.  I was sent to a orthapedic surgeon to check it out I was due to have a scan in march but didn't due to covid.  Its painful to sleep on.  More recently this has gone to my left shoulder a little as well. that I really don't get if it was supposed to be in my one shoulder only.

Against all of that I've had a weird itch all over my body.  been taking antihistamines.  Sorry for the rundown of medical niggles.  But now I'm like grouping (didn't want to say lumping!) them all into one.  Its all the right side of my body..why is that!  I thought I was going to be able not to think of this.. but I am. (I'm 47)

awaiting scan / test.  

Zoe

  • Hi Zoe and welcome to the forum.

    I'm sorry about the swelling you've recently found. It's always a tad scary when we notice changes to our bodies but it's good you got it checked out and you've been referred for further investigation.

    Waiting for tests is always tough but you're not alone as many of our members have been in this position so will know what you're going through at the moment and will hopefully be along soon to offer their support and advice.

    I know it's tough but do try and distract yourself and not overthink this if you can until you find out more.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator