I think I’m doing a good job of holding myself together, but I am now feeling pain in my armpit. Is this a common reaction, and are they real, or are they psychosomatic. Logic says they wouldn’t wait until now to be felt. On the other hand, could the biopsy have disturbed the tumour? But then again (answering my own question) would a disturbance manifest itself this quickly?
Aaaargh! I KNOW there’s nothing wrong (other than BC).
I have already removed all my jewellery in anticipation of my scans on Tuesday.
Hi Pecan,we have all been there ,suddenly every ache and pain causes anxiety /alarm .Most of these things you wouldn’t even have noticed before breast cancer was mentioned .
The more you think about the area, the more it hurts, right?! I’m definitely guilty of doing this all the time. Very very probably, your mind racing away with you.
Glad I spotted this post I was sure I was getting pains but guessed they were in my head x glad I am not imagining things on my own x not that I am wanting others to feel like this just glad I am not going barmy x
Problem with my right breast…waiting to see Consultant…I have now got breast pain, arm pain, the lot. Don’t know if I’m imagining it or whether it’s real. Can’t wait for Thursday to know what’s what.
I have decided these pains are no longer psychosomatic. And there is a visible swelling under my arm, and pain in two gland spots - one under the arm, and the other about three inches higher. And my lump has changed shape.
I know what you are going to say: (take two tablets and) contact my BCN in the morning. Argh.
Your glands can swell in response to stress and trauma of biopsy .Try not to dwell on it ,they are dealing with it and they will sort it .You will feel better when you have all your results and know what exactly you are dealing with .