Check out some similar questions!

alison reavill · Feb 17, 2007, 03:52 PM

Hi

I have found a lump under my left armpit the size of a pea. It is hard and does move around when you feel it.

I also have a dull ache across my back across my shoulder blades.

I also have a dull ache going from the armpit to my left breast almost like a growing pain that I remember when I was younger ( I am 41). I also have a burnng feeling going down my left side from my armpit to almost my waist.

Any suggestions

Thanks

J_9 · Feb 17, 2007, 03:53 PM

This could be nothing more than a swollen lymph node, have you had a cold or been sick recently?

When was your last mamogram? It would be wise to have your doctor check this out.

alison reavill · Feb 17, 2007, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by alison reavill

hi

I have found a lump under my left armpit the size of a pea. It is hard and does move around when you feel it.

I also have a dull ache across my back across my shoulder blades.

I also have a dull ache going from the armpit to my left breast almost like a growing pain that I remember when I was younger ( I am 41). I also have a burnng feeling going down my left side from my armpit to almost my waist.

Any suggestions

thanks

I have never had a momogram, I have had a cough for a couple of weeks, I was given antibiotics, it cleared to cough but it has now returned.

J_9 · Feb 17, 2007, 04:04 PM

It does sound as though it could be a swollen lymph node since you recently were a little on the sickly side.

However it would be in your best interest to have your doctor check this out.

alison reavill · Feb 17, 2007, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by J_9

This could be nothing more than a swollen lymph node, have you had a cold or been sick recently?

When was your last mamogram? It would be wise to have your doctor check this out.

I have never had a momogram. I have had a cough since just after christmas, I was given antobiotics which cleared it up , however it has returned in the past few days.

alison reavill · Feb 17, 2007, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by J_9

It does sound as though it could be a swollen lymph node since you recently were a little on the sickly side.

However it would be in your best interest to have your doctor check this out.

If it was something sinister would it be tender?

J_9 · Feb 17, 2007, 04:10 PM

As I said, this could be nothing more than a swollen lymph node due to your infection. You had an infection if you were on antibiotics. But it is best to have your doctor confirm that it is indeed a swollen lymph node. A mammogram is not necessary for this.

However, you are getting close to the age that a yearly one should be done.

alison reavill · Feb 17, 2007, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by alison reavill

If it was something sinister would it be tender?

Would it be tender if it was something sinister and would I have a burning feeling down my side

J_9 · Feb 17, 2007, 04:12 PM

Well, my breast cancer was tender and slightly painful, but did not have a radiating feeling like you are experiencing.

Have your doc check this out, you just could have another infection.

alison reavill · Feb 17, 2007, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by J_9

As I said, this could be nothing more than a swollen lymph node due to your infection. You had an infection if you were on antibiotics. But it is best to have your doctor confirm that it is indeed a swollen lymph node. A mammogram is not necessary for this.

However, you are getting close to the age that a yearly one should be done.

OK many thanks I will book to see my gp

alison reavill · Feb 17, 2007, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by J_9

Well, my breast cancer was tender and slightly painful, but did not have a radiating feeling like you are experiencing.

Have your doc check this out, you just could have another infection.

Did you have a lumo under the arm or in the breast, I don't have a lump in the breat as I have checked

J_9 · Feb 17, 2007, 04:16 PM

Mine was in my breast, however there is still some breast tissue under the arm around the armpit area.

alison reavill · Feb 17, 2007, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by J_9

Well, my breast cancer was tender and slightly painful, but did not have a radiating feeling like you are experiencing.

Have your doc check this out, you just could have another infection.

Did you have a lump undedf your arm? I haven't got a lump in my breast. Can breat cancer start under the arm then go to the breast. I always thought it was the other way round?

alison reavill · Feb 17, 2007, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by J_9

Mine was in my breast, however there is still some breast tissue under the arm around the armpit area.

Can breat cancer start under the arm the go to th breast I thought it always started in the breast?

alison reavill · Feb 17, 2007, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by J_9

Mine was in my breast, however there is still some breast tissue under the arm around the armpit area.

One last question does a momogram hurt

J_9 · Feb 17, 2007, 08:10 PM

I am pretty certain you do not have breast cancer, but swollen lymphs as I suggested earlier. However, in answer to your question, breast cancer starts where ever there is breast tissue, the Tail of Spence is breast tissue and is in the armpit area.

No a mammogram does not hurt exactly, but it is quite uncomfortable, it only lasts for a minute, but is one of the best tests you can have done yearly at this age, just as the pap smear is important to us women, mammograms are equally important.