So about 6 weeks ago I noticed a hard, painless lump under my right armpit. I went to the doctors and she didn’t feel the lump in question or anything, she just put it down to shaving irritation. She then prescribed me a course of strong antibiotics for the ‘ infection ‘ It’s been over two weeks since that appointment and I’ve got another one booked for tomorrow because the lump still hasn’t gone and if anything it’s grown in that time. I’m having a few symptoms, tired / itchy and pain in my groin. The thing is cancer runs deep in my family. Only 2 years ago my mum had vulva cancer of which she needed major surgery to remove a tumour. As well as that she also previously had cancerous cells on her cervix. My Nan ( My mums mum ) also had bowel cancer and my uncle ( mums brother ) had Hodgkins Lymphoma. I know I may be over reacting but I’ve never had any lumps or anything of any kind ever and I can’t help but worry.
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Dear Eloise,
So sorry to read your post, please don’t think your overreacting we all know our bodies, and know when things aren’t quite right. So pleased you have a follow up appointment with your GP write a few pointers down before hand as we can be all over the place and forget the most important things.
Thinking of you.I do wish you well going forward, with health and happiness, fingers crossed 
Good to hear that you are going to get further investigations done.
Thinking of you, Have a restful, weekend let’s hope your appointment will be arranged very soon hugs
My ultrasound is booked in for next Saturday. Thank you very much for your kindness, I truly appreciate it 
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Will be thinking of you, with hugs
