I found a lump which was a fibroadenoma two and a half years ago. It was 3cm so was removed from right breast. I am high risk breast cancer due to family history and am currently in the throes of genetic counselling with a view to testing. I also receive annual mammograms (age 41). Since the first lump was found I have since found one in my left breast and two in my right. I have regular ultrasound scans which have revealed 8/9 fibros in my left along with cysts, none of which I can feel, and pre Xmas I found another lump in my right. I am finding lumps around every three to four months and as a result am always at the hospital for scans, mammograms and family clinic counselling. Whilst extremely grateful I am being closely monitored I am so depressed with it all and sick of the sight of the place ?. Every mammogram i have i have a referral for a new finding. My question is what do I do? My consultant isn’t concerned and denies the fact I could be a higher cancer risk although I read it can increase if only slightly. I try to read up on fibros but information is conflicting. The hospital are inclined to leave the lumps. The ones in my right are 1cm to 2cm at present although feel so much bigger and I don’t want them there. Anyone out there any advice or experience. The thought of this ongoing and new lumps appearing in future years gets me down. Thanks x
Hi Julie2039, welcome to the BCC forums
In addition to the support you will find here our helpliners are on hand weekdays 9-5 and Saturdays 10-2 on 0808 800 60000 so please feel free to call to talk your queries and concerns over
You may find the following link to the ‘Worried about breast cancer’ pages helpful and here you will find information about fibroadenomas and cysts
breastcancercare.org.uk/worried?utm_source=Homepage&%3Butm_medium=promo&%3Butm_campaign=worried
breastcancercare.org.uk/breast-cancer-information/breast-awareness/benign-breast-conditions
Best wishes
Lucy BCC