I am a bit of a hypochondriact but better to be one

Hi,

It’s my first time on a forum like this so you will have to excuse me if I sound like a bit of a hypochondriact.

I am 32 years old, married and have no children. I also started having my periods at a relatively early age (11 years)so that gives me a slighly higher risk of have bc. I have had asthma and eczema most of my life and that includes breast eczema when I was a teenager mainly around my nipple and areola on my left breast. I don’t have a history of bc in my family.

I have a lumpy scar where my eczema used to be on my areola. And small bumps on both my areolas which my GP says are glands and she assured me an old scar was nothing to worry about. I check my breasts every two weeks or so (including checking my arm pits, collar bone, back of my neck and throat).

Should I be doing anything else? I will go for breast exams every three months to my gp. Should I ask for an ultrasound?

I guess I am trying to ask there must be some obvious symptoms for bc, it can’t be silent or can it?

Thanks,

Mina78

Hello mina78

Welcome to the forums, you have come to the right place for support from our experienced users who I’m sure will be along to support you soon.
In the meantime maybe you would like to talk things through with a member of our helpline staff who are there to offer emotional support as well as practical information. The free phone number is 0808 800 600 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9.00 to 5.00 and Saturday 9.00 to 2.00.

Best wishes
June, moderator

Hi Mina

Taking an active role in your own health is never easy, especially with your history, but its so important to be like you-proactive- which is great.
I cant answer your query re: the ultasound, but discuss it at your next GP visit.

The symptoms of BC are so wide and varied, so knowing whats ‘normal’ for you is absolutely the best approach to take.
Best wishes
Cathie