Hi im.new here.
I found a lump (which is more like a large swollen muscle) on my right breast. Found this on tuesday and went to the GP on Thursday. When i wentcto the GP i expected her to be feeling around looking for my lump/swelling but as soon as i took my bra off she noticed it straight away. I didnt know it was that prominet. She has sent a referral to the breast clinic but im still yet to receive my appointment.
Like everyone who finds a lump im thinking the worst. Im in my early 30’s and i have young children and im scared and ive not even received an appointment date yet. Im trying to keep busy and not think about it but the wait is agonising.
Im large busted (40G) so when i have my bra on i cant feel it. As soon as i take my bra off i can see it and feel it which is frightening. When i wake in the morning and see myself in the mirror and see the lump it takes my.breath. Does everyone feel like this.
Sorry for the long post. I keep telling my husband and my family that im not worried at all but really im terrified.
Welcome to the forum. I’m sure other members will soon notice your post and be along to offer some support. I’ve attached a link to our booklet which explains what might happen at your clinic appointment. I hope this is helpful.
You could also phone our Helpline to talk things over. They will be able to offer you practical information as well as emotional support. They’ll be open again tomorrow at 9.00am (9-5 weekdays and 10-2 on Saturdays). The number is 0808 800 6000.
Hello Justmex, of course you are feeling frightened, that’s only to be expected. At the moment you don’t know what , if anything you may have to deal with. Please remember that the vast majority of breast lumps/ problems turn out NOT to be BC. We have all been terrified at first, as we are not in control of the situation and the waiting is horrendous. Once you know what the lump is you will start to feel a little better and IF (it’s a very big IF) it is BC please be reassured that the treatments today are very effective. In the mean time please do not use Dr Google, you will only scare yourself witless and get all sorts of out of date or inaccurate information. Try and keep yourself as busy as possible to take your mind of the lump. If you have had a referral and are in England you will probably be seen within a couple of weeks. Keep us informed as to how you get on, ask any questions you like, we are a very supportive bunch on this forum. Good luck with your appointment, sending virtual hugs ((())) take care Pat x
Got my appointment which is next tuesday afternoon. Im assuming ill have a mammogram and an ultrasound. Does anyone know if i will actually find anything out at this appointment or will it be a further wait.
Got my appointment which is next tuesday afternoon. Im assuming ill have a mammogram and an ultrasound. Does anyone know if i will actually find anything out at this appointment or will it be a further wait.
Not sure if it’s the same at most hospitals but as you say you will have an examination, perhaps another mamogram and an ultra sound. I also had a biopsy done.
I asked the question, did they think it was BC and was given the answer that ‘it looked worrying’ so I pretty much knew it was at that appointment.
I then went back a week later for the result of the biopsies and had it confirmed.
Hi justmex.
Most breast clinics are “one stop clinics” so you’ll have all tests done at the time. If a biopsy isn’t needed you’ll get your answers same day too. If a biopsy is needed then you generally have to wait for the results. How long you have to wait differs between
hospitals.
Try and remember that 90% of all breast lumps are benign and no cause for concern.
Try not to worry too much, and please stay away from Dr Google. It really does make things worse and most of what you read on there is out of date and just plain inaccurate.
Good luck sweetie. Stay positive xx
I too I am going through this. I’ve been here twice before also. Please don’t worry about getting undressed as the practitioners and staff that I’ve come into contact with were all very sensitive and made the whole experience as easy to cope with as possible. The waiting is so very difficult isn’t it? I saw my GP on the 4th April but my appointment is not until the 29th. There just isn’t any appointments available at my local hospital so I have to go to a clinic 50 miles away. All the very best xxxx
Im new to this website and just learning how to use it. Im 24 years old and female. I wanted some others opinions on an issue im having. About 3 months ago, I was feeling my breasts for lumps. I found a hard lump that doesnt move in my left breast right about the nipple. I went to see my doctor and he sent me for a mammogram and Ultrasound. The mammogram showed an abnormal mass so right after, I got an ultrasound. After the ultrasound, I waited for the results for about 2 days. My doctor called me in and the report said ‘‘Probably Benign’’ Birads 3 and that I need to come back in 6 months for another ultrasound. It said it is a 2mm Tumor but my doctor said its only a 4% chance of being cancer because of my age. This really worries me because my dads mom died of breast cancer years ago and 3 of my dads sisters have had breast cancer and thankfully, all his sisters survived. I told my doctor that it scares me because it does run in our family and he said since its not maternal (my mothers side) that hes not too worried. But that’s not okay to me. On top of that, I have been feeling so exhausted for the last year and never understand why, sleep doesnt help, I just always need more sleep and still feel so exhausted, its as if I havent slept in days when I have. I feel like I have no energy all the time, its a struggle to even walk some days because I feel so weak. I asked my doctor for a biopsy just to give me a peace of mind and he said no, He will see me in 6 months and that he really believes its not cancer. I hope its not but im really worried… Does anyone have opinions on what they think I should do? Should I wait? It could be absolutely nothing and I could be fine but what if im waiting and it is cancer and its spreading. Please any advice, I would appreciate! Thank you
Along with the support you will find here, our helpliners are on hand with practical and emotional support for you, lines are open during the week 9-5 and Saturday 10-2 on 0808 800 6000 so please feel free to call and talk your concerns through
Well said JT. So so pleased for you. I’ve just got home. Mine is a torn ligament/tissue. I too would like to day Thankyou for everyone’s reassurance and kind words and ill ne praying for you all x