Thank you for your kind response. It did make me feel better. I had a normal EKG and will be having an echocardiogram and exercise stress test on the 18th of Feb. My dad died of a heart attack + had no risk factors. I have never smoked, eat well, don't exercise that much though. In a strange way I am hoping that if this pain is something, please let it be my heart and not cancer. I just started being able to save money and if it is cancer I will not be able to work for awhile. My husband can support us, but we won't be able to save.  I know that should be the least of my worries and it is to a degree. I am so scared that this sharp/dull achey pain that seems to affect different parts of my breast is from something that grew since my last mammogram 2 years ago.  I don't want my children to grow up without their mommy!!

Thank-you again.  I forgot to mention that I am also feeling pain in my left hip (just started the other day) as well as under arm and side of breast. But no palpable lumps. I had normal blood work but it was 2 months ago in December. I just can't imagine that this feeling I have in my breast could be coming from something other than cancer. Since my last mammogram was 2 years ago, something could have been growing since then and maybe is too deep for my Dr. to feel.  Will try not to focus on it until I have to.  I am planning a mother-daughter trip to Europe in July with my then 16 year old daughter. Part of me feels like this trip isn't going to happen. I am shocked and impressed that while you underwent your treatment that you worked the whole way through. I am a dental hygienist and even though my employers would be compassionate, I don't think they would want me working if I need to take any time off on a regular basis. I also don't know how I would deal with people staring at me knowing that I was undergoing treatment.  I will say my prayers tonight.

I too have had breast/underarm discomfort for over 2 years now! Only my right breast! My hip (flexor) has recently started bothering me as well as lower back pain. I am going to be 46 in a few weeks. My underarm seems swollen sometimes but can't feel any lumps, nor in my breast! In Jan of last year, then July, mammo/us showed a complex cyst that had not changed in size. I saw a breast surgeon in December who based on the diagnostics and his exam felt that nothing else needs to be done at this time, but I will follow up with him every 3 months until my next mammo/us in July. Still have the pain every day - not excruciating - I'm just always aware of my right breast and armpit. It does increase in intensity towards my period (I am still regular) and then wanes after but never fully goes away. Nice to see that 2 year breast discomfort without feeling something would be an odd showing of breast cancer - although my fear is always there! To boot I was just diagnosed with skin cancer on my right arm yesterday and since I always, always think the worst I am thinking it's somehow all connected! WAH! Best wishes to you! Thanks for your responses ladies! Nice to know I'm not alone! (I have 4 daughters, the youngest who is 4 also! I have much left to do in life!!)

I have an update to my initial post. Great news. Went to breast clinic at hospital yesterday for a mammogram. Came back as normal breast tissue, no evidence of any malignancies. Radiologist had me come back this morning for an ultasound only because I had a concern that I was feeling something, not because she suspected anything. That also came back normal. Radiologist came in after technician did ultrasound to tell me that everything was normal on the pictures but that she always conducts her own ultrasound after the technician does it. She is also a breast specialist and felt where I was concerned too. Said that my left breast has slightly more breast tissue than the right side and what I was feeling was breast tissue. Ultrasound didn't reveal anything. Said I have 2 very tiny cysts. Then explained that breast pain is a very common symptom of many women and that some say the Primrose oil works, but must be applied for at least 6 weeks. Miraculously most of the pain has subsided. My problem is that I get very nervous and assume the worst. I am glad that I had it checked out.  As far as my hip and occasional shoulder pain, I am a dental hygienist, and I am constantly leaning over towards my patient, and the left side of my neck is alwyas sore, but I jump the gun.  So some of that pain could be coming from that, but like I said, I assume the worst. Unfortunately, that's my nature.  So don't worry like I did. You will see your daughters grow up. Smile. It's most likely either cyclical or non-cyclical pain, and it's good that you are following up with your doctor.  Take care