Found lump in right breast near the nipple in October. Waited, it’s still there so went to see GP last week. He confirmed my findings and referred me to the rapid clinic for which I have an appointment next week. He also mentioned a thickening. I’ve been feeling unwell for months with flu like symptoms and extreme tiredness. My breast feels uncomfortable and so does my right armpit. My chest and shoulder also feels uncomfortable on the same side as my breast. I had a complete hysterectomy at 37 (10 years ago) due to large fibroids and cysts and have been on HRT ever since. I’m adopted so am not aware of my genetics. Very concerned and worried sick!
Forgot to add that my breast has changed shape under my nipple and is now flat instead of rounded.
Hi Gwenbo
Im a newbie so not many pearls of wisdom to share but I understand your concern as I too am undergoing tests. You’ve done the right thing getting it checked. I can say that in my experience the waiting is awful but it does soon come around and you have to try and put it out of your mind (impossible I know) until then. All the best for next week. Kay xx
Hi Kayzee9, waiting is crazy isn’t it. Trying to be positive and my hubs is great but doesn’t make it any better. Wishing you good news too.
Gwen x
Appointment at rapid clinic tomorrow. Can’t sit still. My mind is racing and I keep going over and over the possibilities. Trying to be positive but this is driving me crazy. Hopefully will be good news.
Its so hard to concentrate on anything else Gwen so know exactly how you feel. If you do need a biopsy it’s really not too bad so please don’t worry. They numb you first and apart from an uncomfortable boob and some bruising (mines now green) it isn’t as bad as O thought. I have repeat biopsies tomorrow as the ultrasound conflicted the results of the original biopsy so at least I know what to expect from it this time. Will be thinking of you tomorrow and wishing you good luck. My appointment is at 3.15 but won’t find out the results for another week or so. Another waiting game but keeping my fingers crossed
Kay xx
Hope all goes well for you. Frustrating that you’ll have to wait yet again. I’m at 2:45pm. It’s going to be a long day. Xxx
Definitely is going to be a long day! Im off work for the Easter holidays so at least I don’t have classes to prepare but kept me busy last time. Think I’ll have a clear out of my wardrobe and maybe clean the car although my 6 year old keeps me busy enough ha ha. Best keeping busy if possible xx
How did your appointment go today Gwen? xx
Hi, good news, I have an area of ductal ectasia so antibiotics, keep an eye on the area for a couple of months and if no improvement an op to remove the ducts. Nothing malignant to report thank goodness. How about you? X
That’s brilliant news so pleased it can be sorted with antibiotics. You musf be so relieved. Another core biopsy for me but only on the original lump I found so at least it wasn’t 3 like last time. Consultant radiologist was lovely and said the breast care team are waiting for the results to discuss the next move. He said it could be a benign fibroadenoma but seemed confident they will be able to tell by this biopsy and hopefully won’t need anymore. He placed a metal marker in so that if I do need it removed or any further investigation, its easiy detected where he biopsied. Keeping my fingers crossed it comes back benign for the second time xx
I’ll be thinking of you and hoping for good news for you too. Please let me know how you get on Kay xxx
Good news that it was duct ectasia Gwen. I have had that for years but never needed antibiotics.
Kayzee, isn’t this waiting horrible. Try as I do to keep busy, thoughts keep creeping in…when do you get results now?
I should get a phone call next week to come in for results. Consultant radiologist said not to panic if I get called in as either way they want to speak to me in person. It’s weird as I had prepared myself for the worst last week when I went for the result and after the second biopsy yesterday feel strangely calm. Think that might change when I get the appointment as Ive been up and down emotionally for a month now. My 6 year old keeps me busy so Im fine when he’s here its just when Im alone I get myself a little down but keeping busy is definitely the best way. Kay xx
They believe I have an area of infection in one of the ducts hence tiredness and aches. I’m to give them a go then if my breast doesn’t settle I’m to ask the GP for a re-referral.
Hi Gwen
Hope your inflammation and tiredness has ceased and you’re feeling better now? Biopsy came back as a 3 which is still classed as benign so possibly a 3cm fibroadenoma although the appearance does not fit in the fibroadenoma bracket so they’re taking it out to be on the safe side then can test it fully when its out. Booked me in for surgery on 4th may and already had my pre op assessment today so its a definite. Pleased its coming out and although I have to wait again I feel like its a step forward to finding out what it is and if any further treatment is needed xx