Hi guys can anyone give me any advice about breast pain that started over two months ago I originally thought I’d bumped it but couldn’t remember doing it. The pain is still there and the breast is tender and has two large blue veins I’m unsure if I should go to the doctors as I have read that pain rarely means cancer is this right? I don’t want to be wasting the GPs time it’s just getting a bit worrying now.
Don’t delay, go and see the GP and get it checked out. Breast clinics are full of worried well, but you never know, it could be serious and you will get advice one way or the other. Knowledge is power.
Seagulls
Don’t delay, go and see the GP and get it checked out. Breast clinics are full of worried well, but you never know, it could be serious and you will get advice one way or the other. Knowledge is power.
Seagulls
Hi Ducky
Thanks for your post.
Breast pain is very common in women of all ages. It can have several causes, which our information explains.
Having painful, sore, or tender breasts can cause a lot of anxiety. But on its own, as you have read, isn’t usually a sign of breast cancer. Keeping a pain chart to see if there is any pattern to your pain can be helpful. You will find a pain chart in our breast pain booklet.
It’s important to find out what the possible cause of any persistent breast pain may be so this can be managed. You won’t be wasting the GP’s time if you make an appointment with them to discuss your symptoms, as @Seagulls suggests. They can advise if any treatments might be helpful for you.
It’s not usually necessary for your GP to refer you a breast clinic when you have breast pain unless it affects your quality of life, has persisted for a few weeks or if the pain hasn’t responded to any recommended treatment, diet or lifestyle changes. However, it’s still important to be breast aware and contact your GP if the pain increases or changes, or you notice any other changes in your breasts.
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