Hard lump tail of breast near armpit area.

I have found another lump poss two, and it is hard to explain it is in the auxillary area, tail of the breast on my left side but then the armpit feels it may have a hard lump also and that is hard, The other feels like a tight knot you get in your back and it feels the same when you run fingers over it so I feel that is bad. I have had pain a few times in that area but thought it was stretched muscle and I just alwasy thought it was lumpy rib. I havent stopped poking it since I noticed it. Thing is I think I have always put it down to a sore muscle and ribs but on closer inspection it is very definitly a lump and I don't know how long it has been there as the last time I found a lump on the same breast in Nov 2020 the doctor only felt the lump area and did not feel into armpits and so what if he missed it then? I am getting a referal tomorrow. I did the obligatory google and now I am petrified. I know that every other time I have had a lump all has been well but to have lumps in different area and it not feel like the thick fibrous tissue I used to get is hard not to think the worse. I dont know how to function when waiting to sort an appointment. 

  • Hello Redbootz, 

    I hope you won't have to wait too long for your appointment. I can imagine it must be a very stressful time for you while waiting to find out more but it's good that they have referred you and you should have some definite answers soon. 

    I know it is really hard but try not to worry too much or anticipate what it might be. The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. So stay well away from Dr Google as it will only make you worry more. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. There are some helpful tips on this page on how to cope while waiting for news. 

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator