Got an appointment with Dr.Peacock (Surgical Oncologist)at 4:00 pm

It pays to be persistent. Never take NO as the final answer.You need to be a little pushy sometimes.
The last time I had swelling and aches in the arm pit was when the cancer reached the lymph nodes. It could be that the nodes that are left are now also contaminated. Time will tell.

I will keep you informed.