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Come reassure me, just found a lump

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Notimeforaname · 08/02/2021 22:54

In my right armpit.
Its very sore to touch/press lightly.

I suddenly noticed the pain about an hour ago and there's a visible red mark where the lump is. Its definitely not an ingrown hair as it doesn't hurt if I drag my finger across the hair follicles if you get me,its definitely in my armpit/a lymph node possibly?

But I've had some other issues over the last few weeks which are really concerning me now.

About 6 weeks ago I started getting pain in that right shoulder,like it was the rotator cuff or something was trapped if I I tried using my full range of motion. I just got on with things. It didn't go away.
For the last two weeks I've had more severe shooting pains in that shoulder and arm.
My neck has been stiff and painful on and off and some small stabbing pains in different parts of my chest and shoulders (sometimes both sides). On and off through the day.
I have lost about 8lbs in the last 3 weeks..I have lost my appetite a little... But I still eat.

Now this coming up in my armpit is freaking me out and I have stabbing pains in my arm/shoulder/armpit area as I write.
The pains are quite strong now. And if I raise my hand above my head...it feels like I'm tugging on the lump kind of..like the lump wont allow me to get my arm up all the way. If that makes sense.

My whole upper arm feels heavy and sore as well as the stabbing pains.

I'm going to call my doctor in the morning and beg to be seen.

My partner was here when I found it. He tried his best to calm me down. I had a shower and got myself together.
He's asleep now and I'm starting to let my mind wander and I really don't want to start crying and panic again so if any of you nice people have any advice,words of encouragement or perhaps a similar story to mine that might help me out do please leave it here.

Thank you so much, I can attach a lovely picture of my pit if it helpsConfused but it just shows up as a small red patch on the photo so not very helpful.

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Babamamananarama · 08/03/2021 03:59

Good luck for your appointment OP.

They definitely need to ultrasound or biopsy you. I don't want to frighten you but I would ask them directly how they rule out lymphoma as a possibility. It can be hard to spot at our age but unexplained weight loss and the kind of pains you describe are both flags.

EmbarrassingAdmissions · 08/03/2021 02:15

Thinking of you and your appointment later today.

user1471439310 · 08/03/2021 02:00

If they give you any bullshit about your age just keep insisting they do a biopsy or ultrasound. Cancer doesn't know age. Hope all goes well for you. I am a two time breast cancer survivor and I truly understand your anxiety.

Bellver888 · 08/03/2021 00:52

Good luck op xxx

NoEffingWay · 08/03/2021 00:25

Best of luck for todayThanks

Dreamscomingtrue · 08/03/2021 00:23

Hope everything goes well tomorrow 💐

NameChangeAgain2 · 08/03/2021 00:21

Best of luck tomorrow.

M0rT · 08/03/2021 00:08

@Notimeforaname I've just seen this thread and wanted to wish you luck tomorrow 🍀
I've been attending James for breast cancer since 2018, if you have any questions now or in the future please pm me.
I know your probably very well informed having shared your best friends experience but it can be good to have "outsiders" sometimes.

Houseworkavoider · 07/03/2021 23:53

I hope it goes well for you tomorrow.
It’s really rubbish that you can’t have someone in there with you.
Sleep well

Druidlookingidiot · 07/03/2021 23:47

Best of luck @Notimeforaname

🌷🌷🌷

Notimeforaname · 07/03/2021 23:46

Thank you all for the well wishes.
Tomorrow is the appointment at triple assessment clinic.
2.15pm,they said expect to be ther for about 2 hours.
Partner has the day off but cannot come with me so he will drop me off and wait at home til I call him back.

I've gone back again and read all of your kind and reassuring words💕
Thanks again all,will update.

Night night

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SucksToBeYouHun · 24/02/2021 07:20

Wishing you lots of luck OP and hopefully you will be absolutely fine Flowers

saoirse31 · 24/02/2021 06:55

Best of luck op

Cloudyrainsham · 24/02/2021 03:37

@Notimeforaname - just read your update. Best of luck with it, fingers crossed for you x

Cloudyrainsham · 24/02/2021 03:35

I get these a lot. So does my son. The hospital wanted to drain my sons as it didn’t go down with antibiotics but waiting for the appointment (he’ll need a general due to learning disabilities) its gone down on its own. The fact that it hurts is a good sign..

Notimeforaname · 24/02/2021 00:20

Hello all, had my public hospital appointment, definite lump that they dont like and said the lymph nodes in my neck are not normal Confused.referred for ultrasound- up to 12 weeks wait - so will go with private appointment on March 8th.

Had an evening of prosecco with my dear friend who fought and won against breast cancer in 2019. I've come home now and have opened the Christmas Gin my Cousin gave me. Probably not the greatest idea ever but I'm being quietGrin

Once again,thank you to all the lovely people here who have taken time out to respond to me during this scary time. XxSmile

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WaterBottle123 · 17/02/2021 14:35

Great you got the appointment OP. Your worrying will hopefully be over very soon!

Notimeforaname · 17/02/2021 14:14

I've just had a letter in the door confirming the public appointment for next week.

But it says it will just be an examination and no tests or imaging will be done . It's just a poke around.
IF they feel the need for tests they will then schedule those( I guess that's where the long wait comes in)
So I will probably end up using the private appointment for 3 weeks time just for peace of mind.
My partner and family are understandably very worried so I feel I should just get all the tests done,even if the public hospital says they think I'm fine, just by poking around.

I feel the seed has been planted and I would be forever anxious if I just took their word that ''I'm young and probably fine''

I know its wonderful I'm even being seen so soon...but I've been so up and down this week...relieved,then anxious and back again.

But you're all being very kind and supportive.

Isn't it funny how the words of a stranger can comfort us so much? I've felt calmer reading comments here than listening to my nearest and dearest 🤣

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Dreamscomingtrue · 17/02/2021 01:20

That’s great news!

🍀 a 4 leaf clover, or is it a shamrock? for good luck.
Please let us know how you get on X

RaininSummer · 16/02/2021 18:57

Thats good news. Still sending those positive vibes.

KellyMarieTunstall2 · 16/02/2021 17:49

Hi OP
I had similar, a lump I could feel deep in my armpit which I worried was BC or lymphoma. It was a lymph node that was encased in fat that had not shrunk back to its normal size. Nothing to worry about. But at the time I panicked. I hope yours will be similar.

Percivalthebabyspider · 16/02/2021 17:41

Thanks wonderful news! Such a relief!

Notimeforaname · 16/02/2021 14:35

Also thank you to anybody else who posted!💕

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Notimeforaname · 16/02/2021 14:34

Dreamscomingtrue
WaterBottle123
RaininSummer
Baconking
Percivalthebabyspider

Thank you so much...I think all of you sending luck has actually worked!!!
I just had a text from the public hospital saying they can see me next Tuesday!!! I'm so happy and relieved!!

Private hospital recommended I hold onto their appointment for 3 weeks time.. just in case I need anything extra and then I can cancel.

Thank you so much for the support everyone. I really mean it when I say any replies make me feel warm and fuzzy Smile thanks so much. X

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Percivalthebabyspider · 15/02/2021 19:24

Good luck OP x