saturday I felt a lump on the top right side of my right breast, my hubby could feel it to, by tuesday i was so worried I went to the doctor, he felt the area i found the lump & then when down a list of questions,
he didn’t feel my other breast, just the area of the lump & under my arm pit.
after asking how i felt, weight loss, blood presure, family history etc he then looked up what to do next & then said come back in 2 weeks & we will see what it feels like then, am i happy with the out come,
I said i was as it was the best i had hoped for after all the worrying things that go though your head,
but since coming home i can’t stop thinking about the lump, touching it or worrying about it, i’m not sure if i can wait 2 weeks or should go back & see a different doc next week.
i’m hoping to be going over the top but there is something at the back of my head that won’t let me let go,.
sorry to go on, thanks for taking the time to read.
I’m 34 a mum of twins (5)no history of any cancer in the family.
Waiting an extra two weeks won’t make any difference to the outcome if you do have cancer which must be what you are worried about. If the lump is still there in two weeks you should be referred to a breast clinic for an appointment within two weeks. You should then have the triple test, ultrasound/mammogram, clinical exam and a biopsy of the cells. This is about 99.6% accurate for detecting cancer.
This must be a very worrying time for you, you’ll get loads of support here from people who know exactly what you are going through. But you might also find it helpful to read breastcancercare.org.uk/content.php?page_id=70 which explains about changes in the breast and breast awareness.
If you are feeling upset or panicky and want to talk to someone who understands what you are going through then do give our helpline a call. Everyone working on our helpline either has experience of breast cancer, or is a breast care nurse, and has an excellent knowledge of breast cancer issues. They are on 0808 800 6000 and are open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm and Saturday, 9am - 2pm
I felt my lump on a Monday night had an appointment to see my doctor on the Friday and she reffered me to the hospital. Now I’ve been waiting for 3 weeks for my hospital appointment and its due on wednesday, it will be just over a month since I found my lump, its horrible having to wait, your probably thinking about it all of the time and worrying like mad! If your still not happy with your doctors decisions then try a second opinion there’s no harm in that, if you feel like you cant wait the 2 weeks, you have to look after number one at the end of the day
Well like yourself i found a lump 2 wks ago and went to the doctors who gave me antibotics, I have to say that the lump has since shrunk but not dissppeared, I went back yesterday and he has now said i am to attend for a mammogram as it hasn’t dissapeared but maybe will not be until after xmas, I understand the worry you are going through as i feel just as nervous, it’s the waiting and not knowing that does it. I hope all goes well for you, please feel free to get in touch if you would like to chat more, we are all here for each other in difficult times.
Thanks for the advice,
today i’ve got a lot of pain round the area where the lump is but not sure if that’s due to me touching it so much. I feel very tired with no energy which really isn’t me. I’ve spoken to a friend today who’s had BC 8 years ago & she made me feel positive but i really can’t help thinking there is something wrong. I tried to make an appointment to see a doctor that i find really caring but can’t see her till 23rd? but she is duty doc on tues. but that will only be after a week not 2 like the doc i saw this week said, but i’m really not happy with the way he checked me over, he only felt round the lump & under my arm, he didn’t even go all round the breast & never even touched the other one, i would have thought for him to be able to tell what my breast are normally like he should have checked both?
well good news. been to see another doctor today who did a full check & she is happy to think it’s nothing, but to go back in a month.
thanks for all your support & good luck everyone x
The doctor said she could feel what i was feeling but was happy with it., she said if she was worried she would refer me to breast clinic straight away. she was really nice, but i still can’t stop feeling it, i will give it a month like she said so then if it’s still there they will have to do something. .
thanks for your message
I’m back, the lump is still there & i’ve now made an appointment with a really nice doctor for Feb 16th.
not only is the lump still there but for the last month or so I’ve been having really bad back ache from the bottom of my neck to the middle of my back. some times i can’t sleep it hurts that much. my chest has been painful on & off for a few weeks to. some times sharp sometimes an real ache for a while.
I stopped touching the lump for a few weeks so was quiet surprised this week when i found it was still there.
I don’t have periods very offen & when I first found the lump I was on a period the first time in 18 months so was happy to think it was something to do with that but now i’m starting to worry again that it shouldn’t be there 2 months later?
not told anyone that it is still there as i felt so embrassed last time when the doctor said it was nothing.
Oh bless you, i’m gonna say the usual, try not to worry too much- but hey- of course you will. I really hope you’re ok and all you can do is to try to keep busy.
You know you should try not to feel embarrased to tell people it’s still there. Blimey it’s a big big worry and you’re right to have it properly checked out. People say all sorts of things and at the end of the day it’s you who matters so you need to do and say just what you want, when you want and try to keep strong.
big hug x
So pleased to hear your good news. I’m still in 2 minds as to go back to the doctors or not, so worried I’m just making a idot of myself.
I can still feel something like a lump it’s near to the nipple & if i lift my arm up you can feel it better than when my arm is down.
twice now i have been seen & sent home with nothing more than yes we can feel it but don’t worry. worried I will be seen as a pain.
i’m booked to see a lovely doctor but not till 16th feb, part of me thinks it’s too long away the other part thinks it’s good to wait a while so at least i can say it’s been there since nov.
I work as receptionist in a GP surgery. I spoke to someone today and they said they would refer you BECAUSE you were worried, even if they felt it was going to be ok.
I remember when I went to my own doctor, he said he didn’t think there was anything but referred me anyway, so maybe it’s a ‘policy’ within this area (Kingston and Richmond PCT) but I would go back and insist on a referal.
It doesn’t mean that there is anything wrong, but you are obviously worried (and have been for 2 months)and you shouldn’t be when they can and should refer you.
Thanks for your message, I will tell the doctor when i go how much this is sending me round the twist. I keep telling myself it’s nothing 99% sure it’s fine but then i have the what if shout at me.
I’m even getting to the point of telling myself i’m making myself feel a lump but it really is there.
i’m so worried about making a idot of myself.
Thanks for your message Caz, I will tell the doctor when i go how much this is sending me round the twist. I keep telling myself it’s nothing 99% sure it’s fine but then i have the what if shout at me.
I’m even getting to the point of telling myself i’m making myself feel a lump but it really is there.
i’m so worried about making a idot of myself.