I have just joined tonight after being at the breast clinic today.
Over two years ago I had a breast abscess , after two courses of antibiotics the abscess died down. Last year I noticed a lump in the same place and went to my GP who said it was okay it was the empty sac left from the abscess and nothing to worry about.
This year in September I noticed the lump had got bigger and in November noticed I was getting pain travelling into my armpit. I went to my GP on the 5th November and he said he thought it was a cyst but did not like the fact, that one I had pain, and also that the lump was bigger than last year as last years was only about 2cm big.
I went to breast clinic today, the surgeon I saw, said he thinks its a cyst and nothing to worry about , but sent me for a mammogram which I know is quite normal , but he also asked if I wanted the lump removed I said well yes, so he has made an appointment for a week Friday 7th December to remove the lump.They are going to send it all away to be tested.
Hubby thinks I’m worrying over nothing but I’m scared. I have a history of breast cancer in my family on my mums side and I turned 50 in July this year.
I am also worried I’m going to have problems with this lump removal, as I am due to go on holiday 26th DEC and I’m worried its going to affect that.
sorry for this being so long , I know more and likely I will have a benign cyst but I’m really scared it may be something else.
Welcome to the forums, I am sorry to read that you are feeling so worried at the moment and I am sure other users will be along shortly to offer you support. You are also very welcome to call our helpline for further advice, support and information if you feel it would help on 0808 800 6000. The helpline is open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-2pm.
Please don’t apologise for your post being so long - this is the one place where you can quite freely come and vent all ! None of us mind and we’ve all had our turn!
You are bound to worry, and nothing I can say will stop that. I know your appt probably seems like ages away at the moment, but believe me it will soon come round. Hubby is probably trying to reassure you in the best way he knows (it’s a man thing lol) - have you been assigned a breast nurse you can speak to about your concerns? Or perhaps you could try the helpline here - they are very good.
Please let us know how you get on - and feel free to keep posting in the meanwhile - I’m sure everyone will do all they can to support you
ditto to Margaret’s comments. Until you know for certain you will worry, but surgeon’s don’t generally go around saying it’s nothing if they think it isn’t. Come next week you’ll no longer have the lump, about 7-10 days after that you’ll have the report from the labs - plenty of time then to get those cases packed!
I too was 50 this year, but in June, 1957 was a good vintage
I’m very new to this website and i have read a lot of the stories and i see your name so much and i would like to thank you for all your comments that you have gave to everyone and myself you are very helpful and very supportive.
Hazel, I’m glad to hear that your feeling a bit more positve, and like you i’m so happy that this website is hear. i really don’t know what i would do if i did’nt have all your stories to read. each and everyone of them are very helpful and the support is just incredible.
Thank you Trace - it’s probably just that I’m a gobby mare - it helps lol.
But having been through it myself now, and having had so much support from the lovely people on here, I know how nice it feels just to get a responses, even if it isn’t really helpful - it’s just knowing that someone else cares I guess.
and Hamz - good luck for tomorrow - will be thinking of you xxxx
