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 

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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

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

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