Freaking out following a breast ultrasound. I was referred on the basis of my concern about unusual lumpiness in my left breast. Ultrasound rather than mammogram as I am breastfeeding and also due to my age (under 40).
The good news was the ultrasound showed no worrying breast lumps. But the Radiologist (I'm not in UK- where I live these scans are done by doctors) said she found a lymph node in my right armpit to be enlarged/thickened. She said she would recommend an MRI scan to see what's going on.
Made the classic mistake of googling and now I'm so worried.
I'm generally well, no cold or other infections I'm aware of that would cause swollen nodes. The info I've read online is talking of lymphoma and all sorts of scary things.
I'm seeing my doctor in 2 days time for follow up, at which point I guess I'll be referred for the MRI scan. Not sure how long i will need to wait for that.
Has anyone experienced this?
Please calm me down. I have a 2.4 year old and 12 week old and I'm so scared.