Hi, i am new to the forum, I had my appointment at the Breast clinic yesterday after seeing my GP 2 weeks ago for spontaneous Brown Nipple discharge which is unilateral and from a single duct, I also mentioned at the appointment I have a couple of lumpy areas under the nipple which “feel different”. I was physically examined yesterday and went over my symptoms, the consultant asked me to squeeze some discharge out to test for blood but I couldn’t get anything to come out. I then had a mammogram and an ultrasound scan. During the scan I heard the Dr talking about what he was doing with another junior Dr and I heard him say papilloma but then went on to say I have “some small 4mm cysts” and i don’t need any further treatment. I do have a follow up appointment in 8 weeks though, which i assume is to check if I’m still symptomatic, this wasn’t actually explained to me and I forgot to ask at the time. Does this all sound like normal protocol ect? I’m worried that it might not just be a simple cyst and 8 weeks feela ike such a long time till I’m seen again. Thank you for any replies.
Hi @panda2203
Eight weeks does feel like a long time to wait but it is pretty typical to do a follow up appointment to explain your results to you. And also if any further treatment is needed which can also be needed for benign conditions too.
You could also ring one of the BCN on here via the support line and chat to them about your concers or maybe one of the breast care nurses at your clinic. They usually have a telephone appointment system for that .
I did that when I had worries about the reasons for the bioosy I am having and everything was explained to me which allayed my fear.And the breast care nurses at your clinic will be able to access your notes to answer questions more fully for you.
You can also write down any questions when you see the consultant at the clinic so you dont worry that you will forget to ask something !
Lori x