Armpit lump - scan - so so scared!

I'm freaking out again, I've been so so good this week, distracting myself from this but I've got a renal scan tomorrow, blood test on Friday and a breast scan next Thursday and I don't think I can cope!
My main issue is the breast scan, there's a smallish moving lump under my armpit that I have to dig around to find but it's definitely there... I think it light be a lymph node (lymphoma?!?) or beast cancer!
I'm going to the appointments alone and I'm terrified their faces will drop and I'll know something is wrong :/!

Has anyone else had similar experiences?

since no one has said anything, ill help, when I was younger I had a lump under my armpit, can't remember going to the doctors about it but I do remember going to the hospital for an ultrasound scan, the lump turned out to be nothing but a folded over muscle. harmless, just because you have a lump on your body, doesn't me cancer, there is many reasons for lumps forming, and everyone body is different, in opinion no one has a smooth body.

Thanks newborn!
I hope it's nothing, I mean I'm only 24 so the chances of breast cancer are pretty slim but it does happen!
Fingers crossed everything will be clear!

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Originally Posted by Fj2014

Thanks newborn!
I hope it's nothing, I mean I'm only 24 so the chances of breast cancer are pretty slim but it does happen!
Fingers crossed everything will be clear!

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I second that.... I'm curious... Why so many tests/scans for a 24 year old?

Positive thoughts

In all honesty Fishmanpa, I think I pissed off my gp by going to two a&e walk-ins and they're trying to diagnose anxiety - hopefully anyway!!!
Also, my blood count was high at the last check so maybe that's another reason?!

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Originally Posted by Fj2014

In all honesty Fishmanpa, I think I pissed off my gp by going to two a&e walk-ins and they're trying to diagnose anxiety - hopefully anyway!!! Also, my blood count was high at the last check so maybe that's another reason?!

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Yeah well..... being that you have to dig to feel anything under your arm means there's really nothing there to feel. If indeed it is a node you're feeling, it's a totally normal one. So maybe he's trying to prove a point? That indeed, much of your physical symptoms are anxiety related? After all, being on here is a pretty big clue ;)

I'm sure all will be fine. Raised blood count is often times just your body fighting off a bug. If it was that out of whack, you would have been referred after the initial blood work.

Positive thoughts

I hope so!!
My blood count was only 11.5 so not over by much ... I don't think??
Just hoping it gets back to normal and I will start tackling my anxiety!!

Xx

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Originally Posted by Fj2014

I hope so!!
My blood count was only 11.5 so not over by much ... I don't think??
Just hoping it gets back to normal and I will start tackling my anxiety!!

Xx

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Why don't you start by downloading the free CBT course offered here? Learn a few coping techniques and exercises. It's not going away on it's own right?...

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=131665

Positive thoughts

Thanks! That sounds great!! :yesyes:

Just a quick update... I had my renal scan yesterday and although I have to wait to see my gp for the "official" results the lady said she couldn't see anything wrong :)! Yay!
One down, just the dreaded breast scan and a blood test to go!!

I feel a bit coldy today (could be hayfever though) so I don't know whether to change my blood test to next week to avoid my white cell count being high again?? Or am I just being paranoid?

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