Apologies as this is a long one…
Okay, so two years ago during an appointment for back ache, my doctor examined my breasts. I was sent to the “non emergency” department within the hospital for a scan. They found a lump but because it was so small, they told me not to worry. 2 years have passed and I’ve never even thought about it - until a march this year. My breast had two large dents in it (same one as the lump), and the shape began to change. I ignored it. I noticed a lot more pain and now my breast has dropped (even the nipple) and has changed to a square shape with even bigger dents. Went to the doctor and the usually chatty nurse asked me how long had I known about these obvious changes, I told her a month and she put her fingers to my head like a gun and shook her head whilst saying my name. The room went uncomfortably silent. I looked for an explanation as to why it was different - one I wanted to hear. Doctor says “unfortunately, your breast is significantly different to the other and looks like someone has taken an iron to it!” The doctor referred me to see a specialist urgently within 2 weeks.
So April came and I went for my scan and I was more worried in April than I was in March. The man said that yes my breast is different - yes it’s puckered and squared - yes I have a marble sized lump but go back in 6 months. The assistant said “shouldn’t we send her for a mammogram?” And he said “she’s not 30 yet I don’t want to put her through that!” He spent less than 10mins examining me and sent me on my way.
Six months arrived a few weeks ago, no appointment came and I had to chase it. After 2 weeks chasing it, I was finally seen on the 4th October. I was laid on the bed for 35minutes with the scanner attached to my breast.
The dents are deeper and being pulled in more. I’m having pain in my armpit, a lot in my breast and collar bone plus the skin is peeling around my nipple. Specialist found a clumping of calcium beneath the puckered skin and told me I’m very young but I need a mammogram. He also said theres “something going on with two lymphnodes”. My breast was still bruised 5 days on. I’m so exhausted, I’m always usually on the go but the last few months have been such a drain on me. I’m popping energy supplements and drinks left right and centre and still feel like s&*t. Ive no appetite and its strange as im usually a big eater! I don’t sit thinking I have “IT” but I know something is not right.
My mammogram is Thursday and I was wondering will I have a biopsy the same day?
My mum had breast cancer 3 years ago and lost both breasts. Her sister, mum and dad died of cancer too. Horrible time all this waiting.