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lovevxn
lovevxn Member Posts: 1
edited August 2016 in Just Diagnosed

Hi all,

My mom just received a call today letting her know her biopsy results came back with cancerous cells. She is meeting w/ a surgeon on Monday. I have so many questions and wish we didn't have to spend next few days constantly worrying about how bad it is.

I was wondering if someone can tell me, why would my mom have a lump in her armpit, but does not feel anything on her breast? The biopsy took a sample from her breast but she did not mention to them that she had one in her armpit. She has had the lump in her armpit for 1-2 years, it is hard (but still moves with the skin) & painless. She thought this could be due to an ingrown hair and it didn't bother her so she paid no attention to it. She gets her mammograms annually so we are hoping this was detected early but a bit concerned if the armpit lump is related since it has been there for potentially 2 years.


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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited August 2016

    Hi Lovevxn,

    We're so sorry you're here, worrying for your mom. We're sure you'll get some great support soon from our other wonderful members!

    Please keep us posted on what you find out on Monday -- we're all thinking of you and your mom!

    --The Mods

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  • new2bc
    new2bc Member Posts: 559
    edited August 2016

    Lovevxn,

    Make sure your mom mentions the lump in her armpit on Monday. It is hard to know without further testing. Ask for an MRI and a PET scan to get more info about the armpit. The surgeon will tell you what type of cancer she has and if it is estrogen dependent. Get a copy of the results and ask for those tests as soon as possible. Someone has to go with your mom to take notes. I hope the best for your mom. Please keep us updated.

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  • fireheart438
    fireheart438 Member Posts: 95
    edited August 2016

    Did your mom have a needle local biopsy? If so, it is likely the surgeon will recommend a lumpectomy to get a broader tissue sample and be able to get an even better idea of what is going on. She should definitely mention the armpit lump.

    I concur with new2bc that it is important for you or someone to go with her and help to take notes. Buy her a notebook where she can write down her questions, symptoms, everything... I know it has been incredibly helpful to me to keep a notebook like that. I don't know your mom's age or her current emotional state, but if she can't keep notes and list questions then you or whoever her advocate is should do that.

    Wishing you and her the best. Keep us posted.

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