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    Last week I found a lump above my breast near my armpit while showering. It feels like a dried up pea. I have a doctor's appointment next week for an examination. OMG, I am dreading it. I don't want to tell my husband yet because why worry him if it is nothing. I am only 28 y.o. and have no family history of cancer.

    Has anyone else been through this with happy outcomes?




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    Lola -

    Could it be a clogged sweat duct or a lymph node that got infected? My hubby has a lymph node that got infected and made a small knot close to his armpit. The doctor said they could cut it out - or not...no health risk either way.

    Hang in there until the doctor's appointment and think good thoughts! I'll be sending good thoughts your way.

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    Don't freak out, it prob is nothing..

    But if you go to a doc and they say it is, always get a second and third opinion. Cancer is hard to detect 100 percent sometimes.

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    Honey, tell your husband. Why should you be the only one worrying? It is probably nothing - statistically, it is mostly likely nothing. My sister had this so she got all the stats. But that doesn't mean much until you get your results. I'm sure you'll be fine.
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    Dont get yourself worked up over it. My ex had to have lymph nodes under both arms drained once. it was nothing. Could be something like that. Hang in there, and Good luck .

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    Yep, I had this about 8 years ago. I was a clogged duct. But, I did feel better once they "diagnosed" it and it went away. I was told not to use deodorant on my pits immediately after I shaved. Rather to shave the night before, go to bed and then put the deodorant on my pits in the morning (or whenever).

    Good luck...and tell your husband. It's not a matter of not wanting him to worry...but wouldn't you feel better having someone be there for you during this time?

    Tell us what happens at the doc appointment.

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    Ohh hunny...I can't imagine how scary that must be. Everyone else is right, it's probably nothing major. My thoughts are with you!

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    Sorry to hear that......Good luck with everything

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    Good luck! And yes, get multiple opinions!

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    i too found a lump once, actually multiple. i was so freaked out so i can imagine how you feel. at my visit to the dr i found they were due to too much caffine!! ladies watch your caffene intake and drink lots of water.

    by the way they mostly felt solid and smooth in shape, from what i was told it's the granular bumpy lumps you should watch out for. check it out either way! good luck

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    ^^^ interesting culprit. Caffeine is definately my drug of choice. Between a pot in the morning, a starbucks in the afternooon and multiple red bulls at work, I could probably start a rocket ship.

    From what I understand I will have to get a Sonogram rather than a Mammogram because of my breast implants.

    Anyway, thanks for all advice and encouragement.




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    I had a small lump recently & I think it was a piece of stray calcified matter from a sternum injury. It went away. I have also had little bumps from ingrown hairs or whatever. If it was big enough for you to feel, it is probaby not cancer. There would have been other warning signs by this time.

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    best of luck. I get those all the time right around the time I would have PMS or something Sometimes its there and painful but seems to go away after I have my period.

    Hopefully its nothing hon keep us updated

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    If there is any doubt in your doc's mind about what the lump might be, request a fine needle biopsy. A minor poke and you will have a definitive laboratory diagnosis.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lola Lee
    From what I understand I will have to get a Sonogram rather than a Mammogram because of my breast implants.
    Is this what your doctor told you? Please do keep us updated as I just had my first mammogram last week. (I'm 34 with textured unders) My mom had breast cancer so I'm now ina whole new risk category hence the early mammogram. Do you have overs? I'm just wondering about the sonogram/mammogram for my own peace of mind.

    I'm sorry if I sounded selfish I agree with everyone that it is probably nothing but you are totally doing the right thing! Even if it IS something, you are young and early detection is critical. I will say a prayer for you and please don't worry yourself sick!


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    Quote Originally Posted by LoveSexMoney
    Is this what your doctor told you? Please do keep us updated as I just had my first mammogram last week. (I'm 34 with textured unders) My mom had breast cancer so I'm now ina whole new risk category hence the early mammogram. Do you have overs? I'm just wondering about the sonogram/mammogram for my own peace of mind.

    I'm sorry if I sounded selfish I agree with everyone that it is probably nothing but you are totally doing the right thing! Even if it IS something, you are young and early detection is critical. I will say a prayer for you and please don't worry yourself sick!

    This is what I remember my PS telling me. Albeit, that was several years ago. Mine are unders, btw. I guess you can't do a regular mammogram because the machine squashes your boob flat and puts a lot of pressure on it. I'm not for certain though.

    My appt. is next week. I probably will request a biopsy if he doesn't suggest one out right. They lump is not painful and is definately attached to tissue (it doesn't move with the skin like a zit would).




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    Lola,
    I've been through this a few times. The good thing is that it doesnt hurt. Cancer often hurts. Also, try cutting down on the ammount of cafeine you are drinking . You may see a reduction in size.
    Good luck, and its likely that its nothing. You have no imediate family history (Mother, sister), so your risk is low.
    check out this site, www.breastcancer.org You may find something there to sooth your mind while you wait for your appointment.

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    I have had a lump on my leg for years that feels like a marble under the skin. I hate it. But I've had a couple doctors tell me if it hasn't grown not to worry about it. I think they said it's a fat lump. So I guess you could have that in your boob too but do definitely get it checked out! I wish I could remove my leg lump but the ps I asked said if he removed it I'd have a scar so what did I want, a lump or a scar? I also have some other smaller lumps in my legs. I wish I knew why I got the damn things. They are so annyoning.

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    Lola, I've had a clogged duct too. (though the nervous breakdown I almost had worrying about it was something else ). I'm betting your sit. is similar, and it's great that you have no history in the family. My mom had a benign lump removed not too long ago, was life-changing for her. But I'll still send all my good vibes and prayers your way!

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