Hello starbornsea
Thanks for posting.
It sounds a difficult time as you continue to be in pain and don’t feel you have the answers you need.
You explain having a fibroadenoma confirmed following a biopsy, but do not have an explanation as to what is causing the pain and nipple discharge you are still experiencing.
It sounds as if it would be helpful to talk this through with your GP and the treatment team at the clinic you attended for assessment especially as you are still describing significant pain in your breast. They can assess you and may be able to advise you on pain relief. The hospital can also provide you with copies of letters sent to your GP.
You mention that you have a family history of breast cancer however most breast cancers are not inherited. There are only a small number of people who will be at a greater risk of developing breast cancer because they have a significant family history. If you’re concerned that your family history is significant it may help to also talk to your GP about this.
In this situation a second opinion is often helpful although you explain having seen many different doctors.
If you are unable to resolve concerns about care or communication, you can raise this. The process for this varies depending on where you live in the UK.
England: You can contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS). You can find your nearest PALS office on the NHS website.
Wales: If you’re unable to resolve a concern directly, you can contact your local health board.
The Welsh government provide guidance to people living in Wales on resolving concerns or issues with NHS services. This is called NHS Wales complaints and concerns: Putting things right
Scotland: The Patient Advice and Support Service can provide advice and support with raising a concern. You can register a concern or complain about your care by contacting the feedback and complaints team at your local NHS health board.
N. Ireland: The Northern Ireland Direct website provides information on the standards of care which you can expect from NHS services in Northern Ireland. You can also seek advice from the Patient and Client Council They can listen to your concerns and are able to provide information, advice and help if you want to make a complaint.
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