I have had a lump in my armpit for a while now, probably about a year in fact.
I have visited the doctors twice so far, the first just brushed it off and didn’t want to know & the second, because she couldn’t find the lump told me it was just a muscle.
Lately, I have started getting a sharp pain from the front of my right breast to the lump in my armpit. My nipple has started to have an unbearable pain going through it, itchy and I get a burning sensation on both my nipple and breast.
I am going to go back to the doctors on Monday. The problem is I am only 23 so they try and brush me off saying I am too young for breast cancer etc (my mum has had it twice). I know its uncommon for those my age to get breast cancer but it isn’t impossible.
If they wont do anything again can I request a mammogram myself or make them me for one ?
Some people might say I wont need one because of my age but I would rather be over cautious and safe.
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Hi… I found this site I suppose searching for some help… I discovered a lump in my left breast in October and was very frightened and stupidly didn’t go and see about it too a couple of days ago … My GP agreed there is a lump and has revered me to the breast clinic at the Belfast city hospital… I’m so frightened because my husband was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour 8 years ago and he fights hard every day to stay alive… I’m
43 … Since the appointment with GP I’ve found what I think is another lump at the edge of my armpit, but it’s hard to tell because my breasts have always been lumpy … I feel I’m going insane I couldn’t sleep before worrying about my husband and now I’m driving myself crazy with worry… I worry if it’s bad who will look after our 2 children we don’t have anyone … And this last 8 years with my husbands cancer has been so lonely… Everyday seems like a week to I get this appointment for the breast clinic … I don’t think I’ve ever felt as frightened … I think your all very brave but I have to admit I don’t think I’ve much fight left or positivity. I’m scared.
Thankyou everyone an appointment came through today for 27th of march… My fear seems to come in waves, i tell myself it will be nothing but deep down my heart is telling me it’s something, my left breast is so painful now that I just can’t stop thinking about what could be ahead x
Hi Sarah there is loads of great info for causes of lumps and so on on this website which i took comfort on, personally in trying to forget about it till i get to my referral, although its painful and think positive, are you in and pain ? You will probably have a mammogram and a scan and from this they will be able to the density of the lump if its a cyst it will probably be drained and if its a limp probably do a biopsy but it could be Benin. I really know how your feeling it hard to stay positive but you will feel better for it i am taking someone with me when i go the breat clinic so its not a traumatic as in only 19. This forum and website has been great if you ever need some support feel free to message me. All the luck in the world.
Leanne
