the lump is extremely painful to touch and it stings...
Passion, my heart hurts for you and Dakota, I still think of her as little Dakota, and my prayers go out for both of you.
I am living with metastatic breast cancer (and doing very well) but one thing I knew when I found my lump was that the cancerous ones rarely hurt and they don't move. The fact hers is painful may be a good thing, I pray it is a cyst or something that can be removed and done with. Only her doctor and proper tests can tell you for sure, but I am crossing my fingers and saying my prayers.
She's a brave girl, she has been braver than any girl should have to be and you have been wonderful support and a loving mother all the way through.
So I am cheering you on and walking beside you all the way. We have walked the recovery path for many years now, we can walk this path too and hold the faith for Dakota.
Hugs