Probably five weeks ago I found what I thought was lump in my right breast, didnt mention it to my parents as I knew they would worry and I thought it was nothing. During an appointment with my GP I mentioned it in passing and he immediately got me back the next day to have a full examination. He was very thorough but said he could not find anything, I thought at that time he would say come back if you still feel it is there and it would be the end of the matter. However he said I must go back in 4 weeks time and this is towards the end of August, he said then he would refer me if not happy still. During the consultation with my GP he said it could be ligaments? I am not sure what to do or think. I can feel something there, but has not been there before. Am I wasting everyones time, my Cousin has got to go into hospital for a lump removal soon but I found mine before I even knew about hers so it is not something I should dismiss but parents know as I told them and they are more worried than I am as still think it is something and nothing. I really dont want to waste peoples time but should I be worried. Anyone able to comment then please feel free. I have a few friends with BC and this is not something I want to think about.
Hi Beezers
I think you should go back to your GP as he suggested. If there is a lump there then you need to be referred. 80% of lumps are nothing to worry about but should always be investigated. If not, you’ll continue to worry about it.
JUlia
Hi
As Julia said most lumps do turn out to benign and we get a lot of good news on this site when people come back with the all clear. But your gp is not the best person to diagnose your lump. I found my lump and thought it was a ligament- I have a two year old who I tended to carry on that side and thought I was developing extra muscles. I left it for a month then went to the gp. He could feel it too so I was referred. From my experience I think if you are worried have the tests then you will be able to put it out of your mind and have no regrets. You are not wasting anyones time . You deserve peace of mind. Deb
Sounds like your g.p. is being very thorough, so do as he suggests. Hopefully it’ll be nothing (and it does indeed sound harmless). But best to get it checked now, rather than continue to worry.
Well things are now moving, I went back to my GP after the four weeks he had suggested, the lump in question was still there, but was worried as on first visit he could not find it. Anyway this time he could after I had pointed out where it was. He said it is about the size of a pea, but stressed that he does not think it is anything to worry about. To be honest I am more relaxed about it than my parents. I have now got an appointment for this coming Friday, which is really quick. What did surprise me was that it is with a general surgeon, thought I was just going for a mammogram and that would be the end of the matter. Glad to get this all done and dusted now, seems to have been dragging on for a while. Hopefully he will say it is nothing and will not have to go back for any further treatment. Just a quick question to anyone who looks at this, is what is the likelyhood of them wanting to do a biopsy? That is more scarey than the lump itself.
Hi beezers
My experience was that I was referred with lump to breast surgeon. Had mammogram and ultrasound at this consultation. Depends what they see in those two whether they do the biopsy. I had my biopsy at the ultrasound appointment, because the radiologist could see on the scan that the lump was solid. It isn’t too bad, a little sore like being poked with a sharp pen, and it is very quick.
The results of my biopsy took a week. Could still have been benign at this point, so no point second guessing.
Hope this helps
X
Rusty
Hi everyone,
Well what a feeling, I have been to the hospital today, saw the consultant first who said he thought it was nothing suspicious but there was some ‘thickening’ of the breast tissue but assured me very quickly there was nothing to worry about, however wanted me to have a mammogram (my 1st ever and what an experience) and an ultrasound. Mammogram was fine and got the impression that the doctor who was doing the ultrasound believed she would find nothing, however when she said in a loud voice ‘oh there it is’ my heart sank, however it was a cyst, approx 4mm, it looked really big but she told me the size. All fine and they have taken this away. Good old HRT to blame or so I am told. They may come back who knows. I have not got any follow up appointments to come. Such great news, never thought I would feel so elated, only time I thought there was a problem was when I was sitting waiting to see the consulant. I am so pleased I have been able to share my thoughts and will certainly be dipping in and out. Good luck to everyone.