I just wondered if any of you could possibly clarify what the guidelines mean for Breast Pain and Cancer as it states…constant or almost constant pain???
Does anyone have any idea what is meant by ‘almost’??? What sort of gap/time lapse between the pain? Would it be hours, days or weeks?
My GP is convinced all is okay so no referral given and a bit worrying. My pain comes and goes…maybe a few days in between. The last time it was around 14 days. I was just beginning to think it was gone and then it came back again. I find it all a bit confusing…
Hi Bassplayer, pain isn’t nessecarily a red flag where breast cancer in concerned but that’s not to say it should be dismissed as a symptom as many ladies here will tell you.
I had intermittent pain unrelated to my cancer which turned out to be a fibrodenema which is a benign lump , the pain would be sharp but not constantly, I would have a week or so without it bothering me it but the area was always tender if i prodded it .
It was discovered by chance while I was having tests for cancer and since removal I am pain free, If you are not reassured by what your GP has told you then go back and push for a referral Xx Jo
So sorry to hear about your recent pain. I completely understand why you would be worried about it, especially as your doctor does not find it a cause to be concerned.
If the pain continues, perhaps you could visit a different GP. I’m not saying your doctor is wrong, but the worry and stress won’t do you any good, so maybe a second opinion will help clear things up for you?