Lump above breast near armpit

Hi, I was getting pains in my breast and a lump that was consistent and would only flair up in evening mainly which was near to armpit, left it 3 weeks then went to doctors whi referred me to breast clinic, had mammogram and ultrasound which showed up 3 lumps, 2 in lymph nodes and main lump I couldn't feel. Biopsies were taken and he said in his opinion its a small cancer. On 22nd of June was diagnosed with Grade 3 invasive ductual breast cancer oestrogen positive and her2 positive. I have just had 4th cycle of chemo. 2 left and just started targeted therapy injections which I will be on for a year, after chemo I will have surgery and then radiotheraphy.

Thank You for your reply and I’m sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I hope you’re dealing with treatment well.

My main pain is in the armpit, upper chest and collar bone/ shoulder area. Did those trouble you?

I wish you much strength

Hi Twopeas welcome to the forum. I think you have almost  answered your own question in that you have said that you went into denial and did not follow up on this?  You may not be able to feel any other lumps for example  that could be in the breast and this may in fact be a swollen Lymph node both in your arm and in your neck.  These usually only come up like that when infection or Suspected Cancer may be present and need checked out urgently by medical personnel.

You need to be seen asap and need to therefore contact your GP surgery and explain the need to be seen soon and be examined and then they will put onto the 2 week referral pathway to the Breast  Clinic. You know and i know that this is not going to go away and needs seen sooner rather than later so no more denial and no more putting off, get that GP appointment made and please do deal with this. I recognise that it is scarey but most Cancers are now perfectly treatable when caught early.

The pain could be harsh at times, but once treatment started no pain apart from the week after the 1st 2 treatment I was getting pain toward collar bone and underneath breast but only when i was led now not experienced it since.

Thank You Gail for your very honest answer.

I thought it was in my head as I’d feel pains occasionally but brushed it off as ovulation or hormones as it would actually hurt most at those times then I could go weeks without a niggle.

I will get it checked on Friday with my GP and hopefully get a referral..

Once again, Thank You.

Nicole

That’s Good (that you don’t experience the pain now)

Thank You so much for your time in replying and sending you a speedy recovery

Hi twopeas so pleased to hear that ur seeing gp to get examined and don't let them put u off they need to see you and examine you. Please come back and let us know how you get on but be prepared to be sent to breast clinic under the 2 week referral scheme. At least knowing about it u will be prepared . Xxx

Thank You Gail.

I’ll keep you updated once I know of anything .

Have a Lovely week  :)

I’ve just realized I can send pics.

Here it is.

Here it’s on the left side but it’s actually on my right.

I had just had a deep massage then thinking it was muscular but the masseuse decided to take a pic of it so I could be aware of it.