Hi
I’ve had a recurring itch in my left breast, near my armpit, for a few months. Last week I started to get a sharp stabbing pain in the same breast. I’ve never experienced anything like these pains before and have never suffered from painful breasts due to periods etc. I’m 38. The pains caused me to have a check and I found an irregular shaped, lump like area. I’ve seen my GP who has referred me to the breast clinic. I noticed yesterday that a pimple like spot has appeared just below the nipple on the same breast! My appointment is a week away, I’m so worried!! My Husband is convinced it’s nothing sinister and says we will cope either way but I am going out of my mind. I am convinced I have breast cancer and dont feel i can speak to anyone about my fears!!!
Oh I also have a couple of pea sized lumps on my neck on the left side.
The waiting is definitely the worst. I have completely different symptoms to you but I’ve also total convinced myself I have breast cancer too. My appointment is tomorrow and I honestly will he so shocked if it’s good news but of course praying that it is. When is your appointment? X
Hi Cls,
Your husband is right to view it the way he is, you’ve done all you need to for now & you have been referred to get it sorted out.
No matter what their symptoms, for the vast majority of women who post here, it turns out not to be bc, however, anxiety when waiting is such a pain to deal with.
Even IF on the off chance it does turn out to be bc, then thankfully, it will be dealt with. The treatment outcomes are the best around & getting better all the time, but it’s far less likely to come to that.
Do let us know how you get on & in coping with the wait, it helps to carry on as normal, stay busy & avoid any general googling of your symptoms. But do come back here if you need to.
ann x
I totally feel for you Samantha. My appointment is a week tomorrow (11th). I hope your appointment goes well hun. Thank you for taking the time to reply to me. Good luck xx
Hi Ann, thank you so much for your reply. I’m trying to stay as busy as possible and keep things as normal as I can for my children. Xx