Armpit and breast pain and new lump on collarbone

Hello

Ive been experiencing a dull ache in my right armpit for a few months now. The pain started moving in to my breast but it moves around and can be painful in my shoulder too. I've been to the doctor about 10 times and they don't ever seem to diagnose anything. The first doctor gave me shingles medication because she thought it was shingles, which it wasn't. I've had bloods and an x ray which were fine. I've pushed to get a breast clinic referral and I've been referred as routine because there are no lumps and no other obvious breast symptoms apart from the pain. My armpit isn't swollen, just painful. It comes and goes but is more frequent. I've also just discovered a new hard lump at the end of my right collarbone (same side) and the doctor is going to arrange for another X-ray. 

I had a baby 6 months ago and I am terrified that it might be cancer. I generally feel unwell, tired and sore all the time and I just have a feeling something isn't right. 
 

ive searched and searched the chat forums to find some comfort that it's all in my head but as more time passes I become more worried. I have three young children and I am finding it hard to be not an anxious mess all the time

im so scared that it's something serious and dr google doesn't help but I just want some answers. I've got another 3 weeks until the breast clinic appointment and the wait is going to be unbearable. I am thinking about going private as all I can think is that I've wasted 2 months already going back and forward to doctors and still have another 3 weeks to go. I feel totally helpless and terrified

  • Hi, I appreciate what your going through. Do you feel any better for posting? I have similar but not the same symptoms but can relate to the wait for an appointment. J did end up going private and it has helped me a lot more knowing I have been seen even if I don't have all the answers yet. I always think that you know your body best xx

  • Thanks for replying and sorry to hear that you've been going through something similar. Was your diagnosis cancer? 
    i wanted to get a private appointment about 4 weeks ago but the doctors kept telling me there were no signs of breast cancer and pain isn't associated with breast cancer. Now I have this lump on my collarbone which is hard so I feel cheated. If only I followed my instincts a month ago. My breast appt is 3 weeks today and I have a feeling if I tried to go private it wouldn't be that much sooner, I will try though. I feel terrible today, generally unwell. Kept waking up last night with nightmares about not seeing my children grow up I just want to know what's wrong and start to get help.... the waiting is killing me 

  • Hello there,

    I'm just wondering how you be got on with the breast consultant? I'm havin a bit similar symptoms and awfully worried.

    Hope all is well

     

  • Hi Aniazj

    I paid and went private as the wait and worry was really affecting my mental health. Thankfully the ultrasound was fine and the doctor reassured me I had nothing to worry about. I hope that you get seen to quickly as the waiting is the worst. Take care xxx