Breast lump and swolen axillary lymph node

Hi ladies. I recently found a pretty big lump in my inner left breast, roughly 2cm, it feels long, I would say more of an oval shape, it's not under the skin it feels more deep & fixed to other tissue but does move when I push it up.. Went strait to a gp who was surprised how big it was & also found a swolen lymph node in my arm pit, so put me on an urgent referral, when I asked what the connection was between the lump & lymph node he said when breast lumps are cancerous it tends to go to the lymph nodes first so I've been in a state of panic ever since. I don't have my appointment until Dec 22nd. I have children & I'm petrified that i am ill with breast cancer. I have been having night sweats for about 12 months since having my baby so now I'm thinking that's another sign! I keep googling & that just tells me I have breast cancer! Keep crying & can't take my mind off it. Has anyone had a similar experience? X 

Parents
  • Hi, I know how you feel. I've had a lump for over 6 months before I saw help . Previous experience at breast clinic put me off going. Mine feels quite large deep and back of breast. Had breast clinic appointment last Thursday. Mammogram done and then ultrasound. Mass with calcification found and lymph nodes swollen so core biopsy taken in both areas . Was told it was highly suspicious so am expecting the worse . Have appointment this Thursday and was told to bring someone with me. Now my mind is playing tricks on me . Feel sick ,everything hurts now! Worried what with Christmas and Covid treatment will be delayed. Just want to get treated. Think the waiting is the worse. Hopefully you will get seen soon . X

  • Hi selinab, sorry about your situation, it's so worrying isn't it but fingers crossed you will get some good news! I know what you mean about everything hurting, I'm the same now and pointing every symptom at breast cancer, I'm a nervous reck. The covid situation has crossed my mind too if did need treatment I'm worried I won't get the care I need. I'm so scared. Lots of luck for your appointment on Thursday xxx

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  • Hi selinab, sorry about your situation, it's so worrying isn't it but fingers crossed you will get some good news! I know what you mean about everything hurting, I'm the same now and pointing every symptom at breast cancer, I'm a nervous reck. The covid situation has crossed my mind too if did need treatment I'm worried I won't get the care I need. I'm so scared. Lots of luck for your appointment on Thursday xxx

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  • Thanks. Lucky I was seen quickly . Just hoping the news is the best type of news it can be and not the worse case cenerio. Doesn't help that it's on my sons birthday . Not sure how to deal with telling them all as I know I won't be able to eat and they already wondering why I'm not eating much or having my usual glass of wine! Can't think of anything but results! I hope that you will be seen quickly . Just can't stop feeling it trying to guess how big it is as just feels like lump on a hard mass. Good luck for you up coming appointment. Sending hugs and luck. X

  • Aww, there is no good time but such a shame you have to go through it on your sons birthday.. Really hope you get some good news. I'm the same I keep feeling it trying to judge the size, texture etc. I've googled non stop since I found it. Here if you need a chat any time. Send love and good luck xxx