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Should I go to the doctors?

Fancyflapjack
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Hi, 

I have had some pain under my armpit that has lasted about a week. I'm not really sure if I have any lumps on my breast since I don't really check them and I don't know what's supposed to be there. But I have felt firm spots on my breast and little lumps under my arm. I'm not sure if I'm just being paranoid and don't want to go if I'm just wasting the doctor's time. Should I go get it checked out or should I wait a week or two? 
 

thanks!

  • Hi Fancyflapjack and welcome to our forum.

    It’s important to listen to your body and take charge if something doesn’t look or feel right. Don’t worry that you might be wasting your doctors time, if something’s unusual for you or won’t go away, they will want to hear about it. Plus, getting your symptoms checked will offer you peace of mind which, as many of our members will tell you, is very welcome in situations like these.

    Hopefully you'll receive some of them support and advice from our community soon but in the meantime, I hope this handy guide on how to check your breasts will help.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hi there YES you must go to see your Doctor who will give you a good examination and ask for any symptoms you request CT Scan with Contrast and do not worry but put your trust in the Hospital good

    luck regards Bigg_Les

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