Anxious!

Hi!

Just after some advice, I had an odd patch of pink skin on my left breast that I noticed after getting out of the shower back in January, it fades but gets pinker when warm. Doctor referred me to the breast clinic, the mammogram & ultrasound were clear & the doctor felt it was most likely a bit of edema. 
obviously I am still conscious of it & keep a check. 2 weeks ago I found a hard marble sized lump in my armpit. It is not painful to touch & has some movement. The rational me says it's just a lymph node but I have no other symptoms other than being unusually more tired. I feel like there is something going on with that breast. I had a melanoma cancer in-situ on the back of my neck about 10 years ago. That was only discovered primarily because I didn't like the mole, I never contemplated it actually being melanoma, so obviously that doesn't help how I feel now.

Any advice would be appreciated, I did see the nurse who has said to watch & wait. 

  • Hello Tmom, 

    I am sorry to hear you are having such an anxious time. It is reassuring news that your mammogram and ultrasound were clear. Perhaps to put your mind at ease, you could try and get a doctor's opinion on this and ask to speak to your GP? Don't hesitate to give your doctor a call and do mention the hard marble-sized lump in your armpit and everything that has been worrying you. 

    I hope you get the reassurance you need soon. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator