Hi,

I recently discovered a small lump in my right breast. I have also felt a general heaviness on this side and noticed a slight swelling in my armpit but no lump that I can see/feel. I visited my GP who briefly examined me including my underarms and said that my right breast is quite lumpy in general compared to the left and that she could feel several lumps, all of which were soft and mobile. She suggested I stop taking birth control and go back in two months if no changes.

I have severe health anxiety and since finding the lump I have barely eaten or slept and I am constantly examining my breast and scanning for symptoms. I decided to visit a second GP the following day who again I felt was quite dismissive. He has reluctantly referred me to the breast clinic but also seemed to advocate the watch and wait approach as I am young (38) and they think it may be hormonal. I have never experienced these symptoms before and the fact that they are only in one breast concerns me.

Since the second appointment I have now noticed that my underarm on that side feels uncomfortable, not painful but more puffy and uncomfortable when I put my arm down. I also have tingling down my arm on that side.

The wait for my breast clinic appointment feels unbearable and I am constantly imagining the worst.
 

Has anyone ever experienced anything similar that had a good outcome?

Thanks in advance,

Jo xx