Hi Ashlea,

A very warm welcome to our forum. We always advise people not to consult 'Dr Google,' as this only serves to increase our anxiety. All cancers are individual to the person who has them and there is no definite model to be followed. Not all lumps are cancerous. Many people have naturally lumpy breasts and others have benign cysts. It is worth remembering that only 1 person in every 8 referred to the breast clinic gets a diagnosis of breast cancer, so the odds are still in your favour.

It is always a scary time waiting to be seen, but Wednesday is not that far away now. I sincerely hope that all turns out well for you. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you so much for replying.

I think it's just scary thinking that the doctor found a lump in my breast as well as a lump in my armpit. I think if it were just one maybe in my mind I could convince myself that it's going to be nothing and I could perhaps get some sleep at night. The thinking that it's two lumps in two different places, along with the urge to pick my phone up every 5 minutes to 'Google' everything which really doesn't help.. is sending my anxiety through the roof.

it could just be a coincidence, right? Have people found a lump in their breast and a lump in their armpit at the same time and it's been nothing? 
 

anyway, I will have more answers on Wednesday. I just have to stay positive for now, and if it is bad news hope that I can be treated and that it will be ok.

I will be sure to update this thread with any news.

thank you xx

Hi Ashlea,

Even if it is bad news, most cases are treatable. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 11 years, but I am still living a busy and fulfilled life. Sometimes the pain under your arm can be the result of a swollen lymph node. This can be due to a minor infection or it can signify something more sinister. Pain in your breast can certainly be hormonal related. Pain does not usually accompany a breast cancer diagnosis.

Keeping my fingers crossed for good news.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Ashlea,

Even if it is bad news, most cases are treatable. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 11 years, but I am still living a busy and fulfilled life. Sometimes the pain under your arm can be the result of a swollen lymph node. This can be due to a minor infection or it can signify something more sinister. Pain in your breast can certainly be hormonal related. Pain does not usually accompany a breast cancer diagnosis.

Keeping my fingers crossed for good news.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx