Lump in my armpit on cancer side

farmerlucy

Hi ladies - Just found a small hard lump in my armpit. Feels like it is under a cm and is hard and immovable. Of course that is my cancer side. My onc always checks that area when she does the physical exam. This is higher than the sentinel node scar. Luckily I have an apt with my PCP tomorrow. Just want to ask about how others have found their recurrence and did it present like this?

Hopeful82014

Just wanted to pop in and sent you some support, FL. I hope it turns out to be nothing at all. Please keep us posted - and I'll keep you in my heart.

farmerlucy

Thanks Hopeful! It means sooo much to me to hear from you. Ugh. Say it ain't so.

Jackbirdie

Farmerlucy- I'm sending hugs and mojo too. And sayin it ain't so. Glad you can see someone right away.

Hopeful82014

I know - there's that sick, sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach that doesn't go away until you find out there's a non-cancer reason for the lump (or whatever), isn't there? I'm glad you've got an appt. tomorrow but am sure it still feels as though it couldn't possibly come soon enough. Hang in there... ((( ))))

KBeee

My recurrence was a hard lump near my original tumor site. Be sure they follow up with imaging and/or biopsy. Do not let them just say, "this feels like scar tissue" etc. keep us posted. Sorry for your added stress

farmerlucy

Thanks Jackbird, Hopeful, and Kbee. I love you guys!

I'm just going to put this out of my mind (and call my onc first thing tomorrow!)

Thanks again. I'll keep you posted.

Nancy2581

(((((((Jill)))))))) just seeing this. Ugh I hate this for you. I hope it turns out to be nothing. Please keep me posted. I'm thinking of you - stupid cancer always scaring us.

Nancy

Jenwith4kids

hugs and "not-cancer" wishes for you FarmerLucy.

Smurfette26

Thinking of you farmerlucy Hugs

Molly50

Big hugs Farmer Lucy

katcar0001

Farmerlucy, I am sorry, and I am praying it is nothing to worry about. But do take kbeee's advice! Will be thinking of you.

dtad

farmerlucy...My cousin just went through exactly the same thing about 2 years after her bc diagnosis and it was benign! Keep the faith. Good luck and keep us posted

farmerlucy

Oh you guys are THE best! It feels smaller and softer this morning, I'll still ask the doctor about it, but I think it's ok.

When I was dx last time I felt so alone. It is so comforting to know if and when I have to deal with this stuff again my sisters are there for me. Thank you so much!

70charger

farmer We got your back, rounding up the troops!

farmerlucy

Thanks charger!! Right back at ya

farmerlucy

Ok here is the update. Feeling a little foolish. My PCP said it was an oily cyst very common in women from shaving their underarm. Duh. Learn something new everyday. Thanks again my friends.

ChiSandy

That's zit! (Sorry, it was too easy). Glad for the false alarm

farmerlucy

Girl! You're too funny! Add that one to your standup comedy routine!

Hopeful82014

Glad to hear that, FL, but no need to feel foolish. It may be common, but not in your experience, right? I would bet you've educated ALL of us with this info.

ChiSandy - zing!

PS - Doing a VERY happy dance for you, FL!

farmerlucy

Thanks Hopeful!

This is one time I was thrilled to have a zit!

KBeee

Don't ever feel foolish. It's a good thing you know your body well enough to observe for those subtle changes. Glad to hear it's nothing to worry about!

Smurfette26

That's great

farmerlucy

Thanks KBeee and Smurfette!

Nancy2581

I'm so happy for you Jill. You know what? I would have thought the exact same thing. Cancer scars us for life.

Hugs

Nancy

farmerlucy

You are so right Nancy, my friend.

Jenwith4kids

pheweeeeew!!! so glad to hear this.

farmerlucy

thanks Jen!

Beatmon

Wow, you can tell that I've been out of town and unconnected! I just about came unglued when I saw the banner at the top of your post....read as fast as I could until I got the good news. Omg, I was scared. So glad it is a zit! I have one on my face to probably match yours!

We have been in Napa on our anniversary trip and now in SF. Had Wifi tonight.....

So glad you are ok, my friend.

XO

Brenda E

farmerlucy

Aww thanks Brenda! Yeah, it was disconcerting to feel that thing. Napa for your anniversary? Sounds wonderful! Have a safe trip home and dodge those tornadoes! Hug!

Hopeful82014

Brenda, congratulations on your anniversary! Enjoy your vacation together.