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 don't have any advice but I also found a big lump in my breast with a lump on my collar bone also, so I'm right there with you.  I've a triple breast assessment tomorrow and waiting for result from a biopsy on the collarbone. I'm in ireland but i had to pay privately to be seen quickly  .if this is an option for you, but f not try your best  to distract yourself for your wait time   .

    I'm also a mum so I understand that brings a whole entirely different element to everything. Much love to you xx

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  • Hi,  I don't have any advice but I also found a big lump in my breast with a lump on my collar bone also, so I'm right there with you.  I've a triple breast assessment tomorrow and waiting for result from a biopsy on the collarbone. I'm in ireland but i had to pay privately to be seen quickly  .if this is an option for you, but f not try your best  to distract yourself for your wait time   .

    I'm also a mum so I understand that brings a whole entirely different element to everything. Much love to you xx

Children
  • Good luck with tests tomorrow. Sending hugs and love xx

  • Hi lou, good luck for your assessment tomorrow, hope everything turns out good for you, let me know how it goes. Yes I have tried to go private aswel but couldn't get a scan til Jan. I can get an examination this week though, I'm thinking a specialist may have an idea of what it could be as gp didn't really know. I just want some reassurance as waiting til Dec 22nd feels like forever away. Trying to be excited with the kids for Christmas but just want to cry. Sending love and lots of luck to you Xxxx

  • Hi lou, good luck for your assessment tomorrow, hope everything turns out good for you, let me know how it goes. Yes I have tried to go private aswel but couldn't get a scan til Jan. I can get an examination this week though, I'm thinking a specialist may have an idea of what it could be as gp didn't really know. I just want some reassurance as waiting til Dec 22nd feels like forever away. Trying to be excited with the kids for Christmas but just want to cry. Sending love and lots of luck to you Xxxx