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hi, so I start to get a ache in armpit and noticed a lump. I then started getting alot of nausea and sickness… so after 4 weeks doctors asked me to make appointment so they could check lump… they referred me to the one stop clinc. I go next Wednesday… bc does run in my family. Its only a small lump. They also took blood but that has come back normally so assuming its not bc … however its still worrying me… 

Hi moltencat - welcome to this lovely forum, I’m glad you found it and I hope we can support you through this worrying time. The waiting really is tough isn’t it, as your mind can go into overdrive. I would really suggest that you don’t go to Dr Google, or you will scare yourself. He really doesn’t know you or your body. I’m not medical so won’t try to give you any medical advice, but it is true that there can be many innocent explanations for lumps and symptoms in the breast and armpits, and GPs are always cautious and refer people who come to them with a new lump, which is good but scary at the same time. As lovely Shi (another champion on here) always reminds us - you do not have BC until someone diagnoses it. That is good advice for all of us, whatever stage we are at.

This is the time for you to be especially kind to yourself, lots of treats or whatever to keep your mind from thinking about next Wednesday. Maybe try mindfulness if you haven’t already.

Please keep chatting on here if it helps, we will be right with you next week and hope you get the reassurance you are looking for. Do let us know if you feel like it. Best wishes, Evie xx