I’m 42 years old, i had my only child at 28 and started the menopause at the age of 33 following a hysterectomy. I have been on HRT on and off during this time, but have now decided to throw away the sticky patches.
My left breast feels odd , not painful and the nipple has started weeping. I am not really breast aware, they have always felt lumpy to me, there are no other obvious changes. I have not been to my GP yet as my sensible head tells me it’s probably nothing. (my sensible head would have already been to my GP tho!) For some reeason i can’t explain, i am absolutly petrified to go. I would usually discuss health issues with family or friends, but i find i can’t this time.
Can anyone tell me if they have had the same symptoms, and am i being daft.
Please post your worries - we can’t help you unless you tell us what the problem is. Someone is always here to help.
Liz.
Liz, I’m new to this, how do i ‘post’ my worries? Did i mention i’m blonde!
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Hi Jingles
Sorry your having such an anxious time but please let your sensible head take you to your GP. We will be here to support you whatever the outcome.
Good luck
Caz x
Hi Jingles
For peace of mind I think you should go to your GP. I was never particularly breast aware, and have incredibly lumpy breasts, particularly the left one. I ahve to say when I found my lump (in the right one!) it was more distinct than the other ‘lumps’ I had been feeling for years. The likelihood is that this is something related to the hrt - but you are obviously worrying and only getting it checked out is going to put your mind at rest.
Please let us know how you get on - hopefully we will see a bright breezy post and you telling us you got a clean bill of health !
take care
margaret x
Hi Jingles
I think you need to put your sensible head firmly on and go to the gp. I had discharge from the nipple (both actually) which is in the ‘should be investigated’ list, especially if it is only one side. Im not trying to worry you but it could be a sign of something serious and if it isnt at least you have checked it out.
Good luck
Yvonne xx
Hi Jingles
Can’t say it loud enough - feel the fear and do it anyway!!! I was diagnosed in April and back then my first thought was worst case scenario.
I’m due for chemo soon ( which I wasn’t expecting - I thought the lump was a cyst! ) but in the last 5 weeks I’ve learnt that fear and not knowing can make things worst. Catch it early and even if it does turn out to be your worst fear, the prognosis can be so much better.
All the best
Amani
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I am with the other ladies, get it checked out by your GP, the fear of just not know is unbearable! Make an appoinment today and start the ball rolling.
Good luck.
xxx
Make an appointment today or first thing in the morning. Just do it, don’t leave it.
If I hadn’t went to my GP feeling silly about wasting his time, I would be oblivious to the fact I had breast cancer and that is now a much scarier thought.
Make an appointment and let us know you have done it.
Keep safe
Ann
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listen to all the other ladies …i to found a lump and convinced myself it was due to these old tired boobs… infact the day of my doc appointment a mon morning sicky day … i tried to cancel thought i was over reacting … THANK GOD i could,nt get through on the phone ,so thought i might as well go …and the rest is history … so you go girl …at the very least it will put your mind at rest …good luck …dynamite
We can’t say it loudly enough! GO TO THE DOCTOR!!
We’ll keep our fingers crossed for you anyway. Let us know whether to cheer or offer a sympathetic shoulder, good luck,
Silversue
As the others have said, get your sensible head on and take yourself off to see the GP… best to get it checked and be told it’s nothing. Don’t worry about wasting the GPs time, that’s what they are there for. Fingers crossed for the all clear.
Thanx ladies, after another sleepless night and tense day, i will talk to my boss and gat my sensible head down to the GP tomorrow. Will let you know how it goes. Good luck to you all.
Jingles x