I shall try to keep this short, I am 45 and a visit to the family history clinic last Tuesday. Had a lump removed from my right breast 2 years ago and it was a fibronoma …pleased to say. Given form to fill in due to family history and they I think it was them recommended yearly check ups went back last year for check up and all fine, but told by Dr I have lumpy breasts and not to fuss, nurse was very nice though, but Doctor made me feel like a nuisance.
Went back Tuesday 1 year later and I have to say a lovely lady Doctor…and nurse, to be honest I thought of not going following last years “events”
Anyhow my left breast has recently increased in size about 3 cup sizes…since Christmas. The Doctor examined me and said I had a thickening around the nipple of the left breast either side of 3 O’clock…going outwards…I said “I have lumpy breasts Dr told me last year” she raised her eyes and said “not lumpy a thickening… and a lump at 2 O’clock…” which I had not noticed, but have found myself now.
I have had like a tingling (for want of a better decription) not quite like a burning sensation in that breast for a while…I also have a discharge from that breast on occasion not to do with monthly cycles.
Anyway I was sent for a mammogram on Tuesday the woman who did it said nothing. But the Doctor said she would have done a ultrasound but no one available.
I asked the lady doing the mammogram and she said it was rare for a ultrasound from the family history Dr’s and I would be sent an appointment (as Dr had said) my appointment is this Friday coming 1st May. While I was there I overheard the receptionist from the Xray bit ask a colleague “why an ultrasound” and the reply was “they must be worried about something its not like family history” I was getting a drink of water and was out of sight of them but within hearing…they shut up when I came back into view…I am now worrying…very much so.
Anyone any suggestions…I feel such a fool not going to my own GP but the Doctor last year was so dissmissive I felt a nuisance…and a fruad.
Hi
Sorry to hear that you are going through such a worrying time. However, there are loads of people who will be able tto offer words of advice.
Unfortunately now that you know that there is something there, you will not get any answers for sure until you have your next appointment and results. It might be worth finding out whether it is a one stop clinic for your next appointment. If so,you SHOULD know the results that day. Just remember that most lumps that are found are benign- only 1 in 9 are not, so the odds are in your favour at this point.
Also, I know it is natural to read things into what is being said and expressions on faces etc but do try not to. In my experience, doing so isn’t helpful or always accurate.My GP who examined me was very po faced and negative- which worried me terribly. When I went to my first breast clinic appointment the doctor and consultant made light of my lump- they were not unduly worried and were putting it down to lumpiness at first. So three very contrasting first impressions.
Unfortunately my thickening has ended up being BC after all, but it has been caught very early and is non invasive. I too, felt tingling-however as far as I can tell this is highly unusual and very few people have this. However don’t let this worry you either. When I first told my consultant about this tingling before I was diagnosed he said that most malignant lumps have no pain or tingling at all. It is usually the benign lumps that show pain or tingling!
So good luck and keep posting. I’m sure lots of other people will have good advice too. Keep positive.
Love Freddie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sorry that you find yourself here, but saying that it is the best place to be for information and support and help.
I can’t tell you not to worry because we have all been where you are now and it is only natural to worry. Everyone has there own stories and experiences on how their lumps were found and how treatment has progressed but we are all in it together and here to help you through this,I so hope that you do get good news and there are plenty that do,just remember that you are not alone, and any questions that you have there will always be someone who will come along to help. Big hugs.
Sandra x
Gypsy,
What a worrying time for you.
Lots of love and good wishes coming your way for good results on Friday, I’ll be thinking of you, I know the waiting is the worst.
As one of the other ladies has mentioned not all lumps and bumps turn out to be bad news so fingers crossed for a good result for you.
Take Care,
Jackie x
Hi Gypsy
You have done the right thing by joining this site, there is a lot of support and advice to be read and received.
You will see on other posts that folks will say the waiting is the worst bit, I have to agree.
It is a shame you overheard the receptionist talking, but try to think you are having a scan to rule out anything more than thickning or cysts.
Please do not ever ever feel a fraud. You should always follow up lumps and bumps, its your body and any GP worth their salt should refer ladies with lumps. If they are nothing then thats good but if treatment is needed then the sooner the better.
Our best wishes are being sent to you.
Take care
Carol
Hi
Hope you’re doing okay and not getting too strssed out.
Just wanted to send good vibes and wishes for your appointment tomorrow.
Will be thinking of you,
Love Freddie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hope things went okay today…
Theresa