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Hey guys,
Hope ur all well. For the past few weeks I’ve been reading all your posts. Finally thought I would post something.
Just a general chat or general information would be great.

Il make it short haha
So October last year I found a lump in my left Breast. Being young and foolish I put it away and never bothered about it. About a month or so ago one of my best friends commented how my breasts were HUGE!! I laughed it off saying no they’re aren’t. Anyway it made me think oh dear I had a lump. Went home that night checked for the lump. It had grown and my left breast is swollen and almost triple in size and it’s droopy. More recently I have swelling in my collarbone and pain in my underarm but No lump.
Arranged an appointment with a GP. I expected her to put it down to a cyst etc. Instead she was really concerned and told me nunneries times, she was annoyed I waited so long to see her. Referred me to the breast clinic and I finally have my appointment today.

I’m a pretty strong person and can hold myself together for the sake of my family and friends. I mean there’s been tears but none from me lol. Iv never really given breast cancer much thought, Iv been reading the forums and some symptoms are the same as what I’m having.
I just wondered if you guys can help me understand what goes on in the clinic. What do I need to expect? Do I have cancer?
Any help would be appreciated.

Meena
P.S I’m only 27. Surely it can’t be cancer can it? X

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Hi Meena,
Don’t beat yourself up over this, the important thing is you’ve got an appointment to get it sorted out.
You are right, bc would be the Least likely reason for your breast change especially for someone of your age. By far the most common outcome is, another benign reason for the change.
You’ll be seen by the Dr in the clinic who will do an examination, usually including an ultrasound. If it’s not clear what it is, you may have a mammogram & biopsy may be done to get to the bottom of it. If a biopsy is done, it does not necessarily mean it’s bc.
If it’s clear what it is, you will get an answer on the day, if a biopsy is needed, here is another week or 2s wait for the results.
If you want to, let us know how you get on.
ann x

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Thank you for the reply and explanation. U was just worries when it said it can take 4 hours. I’m going in with the thought I have cancer. So if it is I’m ready to fight and I’m prepared and if it isn’t then I have a reason to celebrate. I’m pretty ok. I’d be lying if the last week wasn’t hard waiting for the appointment haha but life carries on. I will most definitely let u know how I get on. Thank u sooo much xx

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Update?
Hope all is well.

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Hi guys. Sorry for not replying. Had to have a biopsy. So waited a week for results. Came back as fibroadenoma thankfully.

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Thank you :). Goodluck to all you other lovely ladies out there xx