breast

i have a swelling under right armpit like down side near breast and swelling left side neck doc give me pain killers could it be cancer please help as doc seems to just ignore it

Hi JC.

If you’re worried (and you clearly are otherwise you wouldn’t be on here) then go back to your GP and insist on a referral to the breast clinic. You should be seen within two weeks and they will be able to give you a clearer view. It is indeed possible that it’s nothing, or a response to some kind of infection in your body that has nothing to do with cancer, but right now you could do with a more solid reassurance than “it’s probably fine” or whatever has been said to you.

You might also find it helpful to call the helpline tomorrow, number at the top of the page, to speak to a voice rather than just typing on a keyboard. They are very good and will be able to give you some clear information.

Good luck, and let us know how you get on.

Hi JC, just to back up what CM says. If you aren’t happy please go back to your GP and ask to be referred. Most lumps turn out to be nothing sinister but it will put your mind at rest to have it checked out x