It sounds like a mammary tumor ... is your dog spayed? If not, then it could be a cancer. Usually spayed females do not have problems with these types of tumors.
Only your vet can determine if this is a mammary cancer of some sort, or just a fatty tumor.
My vet charges $35.00 for an office call /basic exam - surely the life of your dog is worth that to you to have her seen by a vet. If it is cancer, they will try to remove it (and pray for clean margins). The vet can discuss the options with you when he examines your dog.
http://www.caninecancer.com/mammary.html