Small painless lump in armpit

Hi, I am 32 and have recently found a small painless lump under my armpit. I am seeing the doctor on Friday but I am so scared.

 

Currently trying to conceive baby no2 and on fertility medication so not sure if this is related. Have also lost alot of weight since giving birth 14 months ago.

 

Has anyone else had a similar situation? Google has worried me so much.

 

Thank you x

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, Lrose88.

    I'm sorry to hear that you found a lump under your armpit and that this is, understandably, making you worried but I'm glad you took charge and made an appointment to have it seen by a doctor.

    As many of our members here can tell you, Googling your symptoms is never a good idea as you can go from a simple cold to something severe in a matter of a few clicks with Dr Google, so try to prevent doing that if you can.

    You mentioned you had your appointment scheduled for today and I hope all goes well for you. Once you know more please come back to give us an update, we're keeping our fingers crossed this lump will be nothing sinister.

    With best wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thank you for coming back to me. I managed to get seen yesterday and had an ultrasound and it turns out it is a cyst.

     

    I am so relieved but I just wanted to let you know on here as I was in a really dark place thinking the worst was going to happen, all my symptoms pointed to breast cancer or some form of cancer so you are right it is not good to look at Google because it could be anything.

     

    Thank you