Weird lump

Self diagnosis on the internet is the worst thing you could do. Book an appointment with your GP.

Hello

For the past weeks i have felt pain in around my shoulder and under my arm. Which led me to find a lump under the skin of my under arm. And now im freaking out.

Does anyone think it could be serious and what should i do??

If it's painful then it's most likely a cyst or a lymph node but the best bet is to go to the GP and get it checked over. Chances are it's nothing serious and might even resolve itself in a few days but always best to get it checked. I know how scared you are. We all think the worst when we find a lump but chances are it's more than likely nothing serious

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Oh damn that what i have been doing. And im scared to go to the GP though

What's there to be scared of, that's what GPs are there for. In the unlikely event that it is something serious it's better to get it checked out sooner rather than later.

SAME

I have had mine for over 6 weeks now, I'm going in for a scan because I'm terrified at this point. It's small (this is a good sign) but it's hard, non-painful and usually that is not a good sign from what I've read.

I'm a hypochondriac so I've obviously exaggerated everything I've read.

Honestly I've been on far too many cancer forums of people explaining their cancerous lumps. I really hope your lump is nothing (I really hope my lump is nothing ).

I've been to the GP and had a blood test and everything seems okay, I'm just not convinced because, well, I'm crazy and have read too many stories on cancers not being shown through blood tests etc.

Honestly, DON'T FREAK OUT LIKE ME. Stay calm, get it checked and it's like to be nothing, most of the time it is completely nothing so dw.

If it's painful then it's most likely a cyst or a lymph node but the best bet is to go to the GP and get it checked over. Chances are it's nothing serious and might even resolve itself in a few days but always best to get it checked. I know how scared you are. We all think the worst when we find a lump but chances are it's more than likely nothing serious

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Hello

For the past weeks i have felt pain in around my shoulder and under my arm. Which led me to find a lump under the skin of my under arm. And now im freaking out.

Does anyone think it could be serious and what should i do??

Thank you guys for the advice

I had the same lump recently! Dont worry, it hurt for me but it went away after a couple of days. Honestly you're fine I wouldn't worry about it

As SS said, it's most likely something like a cyst. Go get it checked by a doctor and until then try not to worry or poke around at it. Cysts in your underarms can press on sensitive parts and be pretty painful even in other parts of your arm. Although something serious like cancer is worth investigating for it is actually very unlikely so not really worth worrying yourself over until you've seen somebody.
If breast cancer is your concern it may also ease your mind a bit to know that although possible, breast cancer tends not to be painful. If your lump is painful it would tend to indicate other issues.

PM me if you want, I've honestly been dealing with this for weeks so I understand your fear.

Thank you for the advice, and thats a relief to hear that.



Thank you

Anon, its most likely an infection so get it checked out and if it is, make sure you get some antibiotics from your doctor. Take care

As SS said, it's most likely something like a cyst. Go get it checked by a doctor and until then try not to worry or poke around at it. Cysts in your underarms can press on sensitive parts and be pretty painful even in other parts of your arm. Although something serious like cancer is worth investigating for it is actually very unlikely so not really worth worrying yourself over until you've seen somebody.
If breast cancer is your concern it may also ease your mind a bit to know that although possible, breast cancer tends not to be painful. If your lump is painful it would tend to indicate other issues.

When you book an appointment you can ask for a male or female and a chaperone (somebody you know or a nurse) if you want one. They will take a look at the area and have a bit of a feel. If they are concerned they may examine your breasts/ chest or refer you for further tests. If you have a specific concern you can ask them about it and they can address it. When I had a breast exam after a simmilar situation to you they were very nice and explained why they didn't think cancer was a concern and how to self examine myself in the future. It is a bit of a nerve wracking experience especially if you are worried about what they might find, but honestly it is not bad.

I try not to but i have had i for over a month and i think it has grown

Did you also have a lump? I also had a breast examination and the doctor felt the lump and said it was too small to worry about and didn't allow me a scan to ease my mind