Hi,
Yesterday morning when I came out of the shower I noticed I had a small indent/dimple just across from my armpit, when arm is down, I thought it was a mark from my t/shirt but it’s still there today. The area is swollen. Showed my YD and she said it was different from other side and saw that it was puffy looking. I can’t feel anything else, there are a couple of small lumps down from it but I showed my doctor them months ago and he said they were nothing. This is my good boob, anyone have anything like this? Would be grateful for any advice xx
You may be fighting off an infection, which is why the nodes are swollen. So it may very well be NOTHING to do with cancer. But of course we worry. I suggest you give your BCN a ring on Monday and have a chat, see if she can take a look and refer you to the clinic if she thinks it’s necessary, just to give you the reassurance.
not got wot you’ve got, but if I had I think I’d be phoning either BCN or GP for an appointment - better to be safe than sorry, even if it’s nowt… big hugs Jane
Thank you, I’ve been having bad joint pain for a while and feel real tired but don’t feel ill. I have only had this a couple of days so didn’t want to go back to GP cause am already having joint pain investigated, I don’t want to appear as though I’m paranoid about everything! Would the BCN have a look at me? xx
I have only been away from the forums for three days while babysitting my three grand children ( or over sugared exhaustion machines.) Suddenly everybody has problems.
Katytc - (As an ex BCN )that is what they are there for and would not mind at all. You know having a quick word with the BCN might get you an early check up to put your mind at ease. It is horrible to find sonething yet again It might well be small, cysts or just normal breast tissue, but it is new to you and needs a quick look over. …You must now feel quite twitched and sooner you get the all clear if possible,the better. It is horrible not trusting your own body. I hate it, because every lump feels suspicious , yet ten years ago we would have regarded them as normal.
Thanks cackles, if it still looks same I will phone on Mon, I just don’t want to appear like a crazy nut, if you know what I mean haha. As you said you don’t really trust your own body any longer, I’m not thinking the worst honestly more like what now?? xx
I was really bad and thought it would go away, it hasn’t so phoned BCN today have appointment on Mon, have to stop being a wimp xx
When I spoke to BCN on the telephone I said that I thought I would soon be due my first mammo so should I just wait until then, she told me that it was due 18 months after surgery in this area, so no she would see me on Mon.
Went up to hospital, thought I was only seeing BCN but appointment was with surgeon, he is very, very nice and very calming. Said I shouldn’t worry, had a good feel around asked when Mammo was due etc. Came away happy, everything fine.
Opened mail this morning and have a US, next week and just feel a wee bit panic stricken. Is this normal, is it to put my mind at rest?
It already was after speaking to surgeon so my brain is now up to it’s old tricks, any reassurance welcome xx
Remember that ANY type of screening including mammogram is to RULE OUT anything amiss, so don’t think OMG they think something has recurred.
what date was the letter sent out? after or before you saw the BCN and surgeon
you aren’t paranoid just worried and that’s fair enough
take care
grumpy
Hi grumpy,
I know, cause surgeon said he wasn’t worried, I wasn’t worried, the letter was sent out after I saw surgeon, it’s arrived a bit late cause of the holiday. Trying not to panic!
It’s the other boob, not the bad one.
Oh dear, thank you grumpy xx
Now think clearly - the letter is dated after you saw the surgeon, but hospitals are BIG organisations and often it’s left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing… so there may be no connection between your appt and the letter. Having said that, screening is to rule out problems and provide reassurance for patients - you are worried (quite right) and the medics want to remove your worry so you can get on with moving forward to the rest of your life.
EG I have 2 appts for the urogynae dept - not related to BC - and when I rang to ask why, a very nice lady in appts office said Oh dear, something’s gone wrong with the computer (!!!) you only need one appt! So I chose the appt with the Head Honcho on the principle of seeing the organ grinder not the monkey.
love
grumpy
Hi grumpy,
I am much better today, I was thinking about it all and I do feel it’s precautionary, so have calmed down with the crazy thoughts!
And am now saying that’s really good that I am having a US!
Thank you grumpy for your help and hope your appointment goes well, onwards and upwards now and no more of the crazy! xx