Breast lump and pain in armpit

A few weeks ago I went to the doctors with a wierd feeling in my left armpit and down my side, it felt swollen and just didn't feel right. I went to the gp and she told me it was shingles....( no rash appeared) then a few weeks later I notice a hard uneven lump in my left breast. Didnt think much of it as could only feel when laid down, I have what I think are natural lumpy books anyway but Thursday I noticed the lump when I stood up and any other postion, my armpit feels strange again and swollen. I took a pic of the lump which is noticeable if I hold my breast. I got an emergency appointment straight away at the gp, I am now waiting for an appointment at the breast clinic as she has put on my notes Suspected breast cancer. I had a full hysterectomyast year so know its nothing to do with menstrual cycle. But today I have been having stabbing pains in my back and armpit. I am 40 years  old. 

  • Evening, sorry to here this. I am going through something similar found a lump about 8 week ago. Had to self isolate for 2 so couldn't go doctors. Finally did and she did a 2 week referral and told me the lump is around 3cm and put suspect cancer on my nots too. I have my appointment next week, which was 4 week after referral not 2, so you might be waiting longer so prepare yourself for that. It's very scary feeling I keep checking hoping the lump has gone, but if anything its got bigger. I hope your appointment come through quicker than mine did. X