I am in my late 50s and have previously (10 years ago) been diagnosed with ADH which raises my chances of getting breast cancer. Recently I noticed that my right nipple was sometimes inverted, although sometimes it pops out and looks more or less normal, maybe just slightly lopsided. Part of the problem is that I am now peering at my boobs umpteen times a day so I am not sure how much of what I am noticing is really new and how much has always been there. I have always had flattish nipples anyway.
I am being sensible and seeing my GP this evening. I have had to wait a few days for the appointment because I want to see a lady Dr in the practice and the one I have chosen to see is very careful and meticulous. I fully expect a referral to the breast clinic in view of my symptoms and history and I am utterly terrified. I keep feeling sick, can’t eat, diarrhoea – have been like this for the past few days. My brain is mush, I can’t think. I have made things worse by doing the Google thing, looking for reassurance and, or course, becoming ever more terrified at what I read.
During the investigations for ADH I found these forums a lifeline (by the way mods I used to have a username but have forgotten it, so please do not delete me if you find another username attached to this email address). The trouble is that lovely though they were at the breast clinic then, all I can think of is the terror of sitting there wondering what the diagnosis could be. I dread going through all that again, yet I must. And there’s a reasonable chance that this time the diagnosis may be bc.
I know that none of you can take all this fear away, which is what I’d dearly like. But any crumbs of comfort or reassurance you can give would be so gratefully received.
Thanks for reading this and sorry to be so pathetic.
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So sorry you have all this worry again Senni x
You have done the best thing going to the doctors today.
I am 41 and went to breat clinic yesterday after an anxious wait of 3 weeks. I found a lump that the Doctor didn’t think was a cyst. Fortunately they only found cysts yesterday and dense tissue after tests at the clinic.
So hard not to get in a state about it all but it may not be what you fear and even if it is you will find the strength to get through it. My mu had breast cancer and is still here 7 years later x
Wish you luck and best wishes let us know how you get on xx
I hope your gp can put your mind at rest. I have my appt at the breast clinic tomorrow and my nerves are in tatters so can imagine what you’re going through.
Good luck senni. I hope all news is good news xx
Thanks Jo - am feeling a bit calmer now having seen my GP. Fairyb I’m rooting for you tomorrow. How good of you to post and encourage me when you are going through so much yourself. Please tell us how you get on. And Arosie1 how kind to stick around and help us when you are through your own particular nightmare.
My GP, predictably, has referred me. Indeed, although in a way I didn’t want that I knew it was the sensible thing to do so would have been dead worried if she hadn’t. However she said that although the affected breast felt firmer (and as I have had some tissue removed from the other side with the ADH this is perhaps not surprising) she could fine nothing else abnormal - no lumps and bumps and no enlarged lymph nodes. When I pushed her she said that there were other explanations for my symptoms as well as bc. So, whilst still worried of course I have stopped feeling sick for now (tho’ I suspect that I’ll be as anxious when I get the appointment date) and have stopped putting my life on hold. We are in the middle of house selling and buying (these things never happen at a good time do they? But I suppose there is no good time for something like this), so I shall apply my mind to that instead of mooching at my computer Googling ‘inverted nipples’ and spooking myself.
Thank you again, you three ladies, for helping me along.
Just to update. I am feeling more positive now although I still have a few minutes of worry most days. But I have now got an appointment at the breast clinic for next Wednesday (16th). Part of me is relieved that we are moving towards finding out what is going on (and hopefully it’s nothing), and part of me is wishing that next Wednesday never comes. Does that make any sense? Ugh! I hate this!
Hi senni. Don’t worry until there is anything to worry about. (easier said than done). My appointment is next Tuesday at the breast clinic and Im trying to block it out and deal with it when it comes. Its hard I know. You did the right thing by going to see your Gp. And yes keep off Google.
I am just back from my appointment and all is well. They found a small lump (strangely this was not the symptom I went with) but said it was nothing to worry about. So I am hugely relieved although my heart goes out to all you who are still waiting for appointments and results.
Thanks for the kind messages and support - they helped more than you’ll ever know.
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