lump as big as a creme egg!
lump as big as a creme egg! Hello everyone
Firstly, I’m really touched by all the messages- it is really lovely to see such support.
I am 28 and have found a very large lump in my breast- it’s about as big as a Cadbury’s creme egg and really hard. I went to the docs straight away and am waiting for an appointment at a breast clinic. I have very big boobs hence how I could have missed it! I am really frightened but trying to hold it together when all I want to do is panic and cry!
I’ve told my boss because of needing time off and she is really supportive. My husband looks a bit scared. Haven’t told mum.
I really am so annoyed that I have wasted time worrying about stupid things when suddenly everything has come into focus. I am scared but it’s the not knowing that’s worse.
Sorry to babble on- not really making much sense am I?!
I loved creme eggs!! Hiya,
I love cadburys creme eggs, not so sure now though, ha ha! It did make me chuckle to hear a lump being compared to a creme egg! I totally understand how scared you must be as I remember how I lost it big time for a few days before my appt at the breast clinic. Luckily I got seen really quickly so only went slightly mad! The hospital I went to offers a ‘one-stop’ service which meant I had all the tests: mammo’s, u/sound and biopsies on the same day and the consultant gave me my initial results after 1 hour! Was really glad as I reckon I would’ve gone out of my mind otherwise.
The news for me was not so good (as my profile shows) but I’m well into treatment now and hopefully well on the road to recovery!
I wish you all the best and I really hope you get an appt very soon and that the news for you is good,
Take care and be sure to let us know how you get on.
Thinking of you at this nightmare time,
Kelly
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Dear livichamp Welcome to the forums where I am sure you will continue to receive valuable support and information from your fellow forum users.
Waiting for appointments can be a very worrying time, you may find Breast Cancer Care’s booklet called ‘Referral to a breast clinic’ helpful to read, as it contains information about what you may expect to happen at your appointment. You can read it via the following link:
breastcancercare.org.uk/docs/referral_07_0.pdf
Please also do not hesitate to contact our freephone confidential helpline on 0808 800 6000 for further information and support from our team of helpliners who are either breast care nurses or have experience of breast cancer, so will have an understanding of how you are feeling at the moment.
The helpline is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-2pm.
KInd regards
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Thanks Kelly Hi Kelly
Thank you for replying and for your kind words. I really hope the appt comes soon- the waiting is the worst. I keep looking things up and I’m sure it’s not good for me. I know that most of them are benign, but it just seems so big, and the size has me panicking that if it is something then it will be too late. Looking at all the profiles of benign tumours and mine does not seem to fit. Feeling of foreboding…!
I have such a lovely life, and to think I was worrying about the silliest things until this week. I really must stay positive, but am finding it hard. I also really want to talk to my mum about it because we’re so close and I feel it’s a barrier, but at the same time I couldn’t bear the pain it will cause her, perhaps unnecessarily, so I’m trying to wait until after the appt.
Sorry to offload like that, and I don’t expect a reply, it just feels good putting it down. I’m sure you’ve had more than your fair share of trouble! Thanks for reading it anyway. I’ll let you know how it goes
Livi
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Hi Livi
Just wanted to say try not to get too worried about the size of your lump.
Size is not in any way indicative of whether the lump is cancerous or not.
Even if the news is bad, which I sincerely hope it isn’t, it doesn’t mean that you have a huge tumour. A lot of it could be inflammed breast tissue.
My lump was huge and I measured it to be 2-3 inches but it turned out to be only 3cm. Unfotunately mine was cancer but at least it was only 3cm of cancer and not a full creme egg’s worth!
Good luck with the appointment. let us know how you get on.
Lola x
Welcom Hi Liviv and welcome ot the forums
Sorry you have had to join us at such a worrying time. I know it is hard to not worry about these things and I will not suggest trying to trivilise it - that’s a personal way of coping with things and is my own, until the day I was diagnosed I was very positiive that nothing was wrong!
Try not to surf the internet too much as you can self diagnose and be so far away from the truth that you panic yourself for nothing. If you want to talk to someone about it the best place is the BCC help lines and telephone lines, other girls say they are wonderful and really help. My lump did not fit any of the descriptions for lumps, benign or not!
My lump was over 3.5cms and yes it turned out to be a baddy, but hey it’s not the end of the world yet for me… I’ve many more years ahead of me now I have finished my treatment. I won’t allow this blasted disease to get me down nor get on top of my thoughts.
Hopefully you will be one of the lucky ladies like Kelly who got her tests and results on the same day at a one stop clinic, mine took over 3 months before I had my diagnosis.
Anyway good luck with your investigations and do let us know how you get one. Try not to worry too much at this stage, I know it’s easier said than done 
Lynn x
Dear Jo I have started a new thread for you with your post ‘Almost time for a scan’ in this room,hope you don’t mind, you may receive more replies this way
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Thank you all Hi all
I just wanted to say thank you for your support- it means so much to me. I had a bad moment driving to work and bleak thoughts took over, but when I opened this thread it made me feel much, much better.
I really need to try to switch off and you’re right about not looking it up. It doesn’t help that I have a science background, and a little knowledge is a dangerous thing! I really need to stop over-analysing things. And stop feeling my lump! It was quite sore by the time I went to bed! (I really think because I was messing with it too much)
The people I’ve told think I’m being brave because I am joking about it (as my first post title shows) but inside I am really frightened. However, you are all SO STRONG and kind that if I do end up in the ‘club’ I’m sure I won’t be alone.
God I hope the appt turns up soon. You know I said I had big boobs? Well some chap was blatently staring at them when I went to Tescos yesterday- I wanted to punch his lights out- I thought ‘If you knew the trouble and worry these were causing me you wouldn’t dare look’!
Have a good weekend everyone- apparently it will be sunny!!
Know how you feel!!! I know what you mean about people staring… I just cannot get used to wearing this bloody prosthesis thingy and people (men & woman) stare at my chest all the time… If I wear it I spend all my time moving the position, so they stare… if I go without which I must admit to preferring, they still stare… just can’t win… lol… ;o)
Yes, there are quite a few of us that unfortunately have the wrong backgrounds and we tend to have that little bit of knowledge problem (especially nurses like me…). My hubby is the worst being a Nuclear physicist he analyses everything and there is always an answer for everything too… arrgh… I think he drives my BCN, chemo nurses and Onc round then bend with his endless clever questions that always need researching!
You will get through this glitch, whatever the outcome, and we will all be here to help you.
Lynn x
Hi Livi Hi Livi,
how you doing today? Think I read something further on about some fella perving at your big boobies in tesco and it did make me chuckle! I’m having a bit of a mare today as my hair has started coming out BIG time. I knew it was coming and even got my boyfriend to shave it all off for me last week to stop it being such a shock but it has still hit me hard. Had a little cry earlier on b/f’s shoulder which is really not like me at all cause I’m always positive, positive, positive. Anyway, enough of all that stuff and nonsense, I’m sure I’ll be my usual chipper self tomorrow.
So, as many other ladies have said, please don’t get too concerned about the size of your lump as I’m sure this has no real bearing on whether or not its a goodie or a baddie. If it were to be a baddie, fingers and toes crossed its not, then it may not be the whole lot thats bad (if you get what I mean?).
What you were saying about your mum really rang a bell with me. At first I only confided in my boyfriend and a work colleague but once my appt for the breast clinic came through I lost it bigtime and started over analysing things and worried myself silly. Ended up having a few days off work beforehand as it was all I could think about. Anyhoo, I decided not to tell my mum about the appt as I didn’t want to worry her unecessarily. Mum’s being mums though, with their bloody sixth sense, picked up on the fact that something was wrong. I ended up telling her everything and was sooooo glad I did. Obviously thats entirely up to you though and no one would blame you for not telling her.
Anyway, enough of my gibbering on!! I hope you have a lovely weekend, I’m gonna hit the blue wkd tomorrow big time! Hope you haav some nice things planned. I know its hard but try to give yourself a few days off of worrying,
Have a good one and keep us posted,
Kelly
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Hi Livi
Not been on for a few days otherwise would have replied to your post earlier. I too have a fairly large hard lump in my right breast and have been posting on the site for the last month, you will see from my posts that I lost it and got through that time witht he help of the women replying to my posts.
Know how you feel, rational head says be positive but fear of unknown seems to get the better of you. I have to say that over the last week or so things have calmed down a little and I now feel human again and can sleep!!! (well a bit better)
Unfortunately in my area they don’t run a ‘One Stop’ Service so I went to the breast clinic 13days after GP appointment but have not got ultrasound until 12th June then appointment with the consultant to discuss results/any further tests on the 20th June. But having these dates has made things a bit easier I must say.
The support on this site is wonderful and there are a lot of younger women around too. I am 34 in October and mum of two.
Take Care
Keep posting
Ps. Nice to see you back Kelly. Post to let us know how you are getting on.
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Got my appointment date Hi all
Thank you so much for the messages- I am overwhelmed that with everything you have to worry about you can still give to other people- but I suppose that’s women all over isn’t it?!
My appointment is on the 13th June and I think it might be one stop as I have to see the radiologist first then a consultant for other tests and an examination. Feel better about that already- I can focus on that.
Still haven’t told my mum and when I spoke to her the other day she thought I sounded more positive- funny conversation because the last few weeks have been difficult at work and I’ve been really stressed- so when she asked me if I was still stressed about work I could honestly tell her I didn’t give a hoot about it! I didn’t add that I had more important things to worry about…! Am trying to leave it until just after the appt as she is going away for my stepdad’s b’day and the way I figure it if worst comes to worst it could be a while before she has a relaxing break again. Told a couple more people now so I am dissipating the strain (I am so lucky to know so many wonderful people)
My friend is coming with me to the hospital. I had a little cry yesterday because whatever the diagnosis is the person that I was before I found the lump is gone forever- that feeling of world-conquering invincibility and slightly gung-ho enthusiasm! Slightly less bounce in this Tigger now 
But perhaps Tiggers need to be de-bounced a bit to stop them being really irritating!
Anyway, must focus on the positive- am going to have a haircut and drink Pimms in the garden- chums are over tonight and I am going to open the champagne that is kept in the fridge ‘just in case’ because this is the ‘in case’!
Thanks again to all of you for the support. You are all fabulous… a crew of wonderwomen! Enjoy your weekend- I hope this weather is lifting your spirits after the rain. But if you don’t feel cheerful please don’t feel you have to fake it- at least not here, and I am a friendly ear if you need me…
Pip pip for now
Livi
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Hope you got on ok? Hi Livi
I just wondered how your appointment went today? I hope it went ok and you got good news?
Lynn x
Waiting driving me insane I have posted this for new user Amanda1403
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4 days ago I found a lump - my mother is in remission from breast cancer, and two years ago i lost my best friend to breast cancer, which is why i dilligently check my breasts.
I went to the doc today, half expecting her to say it was a gland or something similar, and not to worry, however, she didn’t.
There are some + signs, no discharge from nipple, change in shape of breast, or infamiliarities with the lymph nodes under the arm - however, the lump is still a lump, but she did say it felt rather smooth and flattish - which is uncharacteristic of a cancer lump… however, due to the history of cancer being in the family, she wants me to have it checked further - also to put my mind at ease.
I have just had a phone call from the breast cancer clinic to say that they can see me in 13 days time (hope that’s not an omen) on the 28th June.
I am a full time mom to a 3yr old, studying through open university at the moment. I have a big exam in 5 days, and I just cannot concentrate on anything - I feel partly in shock, and partly scared sensless. I can’t tell anyone other than my husband, i don’t want to worry my mother who’s been through it all a few years ago. My husband lost his mother to cancer a year and a half ago too, so the poor guy was silent on the phone when I told him it needed a bit of further investigation.
I have poked and prodded this lump so much that it actually throbs and i am constantly aware of it.
I marvel at how one day you are carrying on in your own little world and suddenly everything comes to a grinding holt. I catch myself thinking such negative things and have to force myself not to think about it. normally i am so positive, but this has totally knocked me.
it has helped reading through these forums, and i’m sure i will be using them for comfort alot through the next 13 days.
Amanda
Good news- but what a heavy week Hi everybody
Just wanted to let you know what has happened. It’s a fibroadenoma- it’s a whopper at nearly 5cm, but the relief is overwhelming.
Wednesday was okay- I had my friend at the hospital and it was good- the 1st doctor (the radiologist) was a lovely woman and explained everything. The 2nd one, the consultant, was a bit vague. They did a full biopsy too as it was clearly a solid lump, but as it really is so well defined (like a creme egg!) she said this was just to be ultra sure, but it was most likely to be the fibroadenoma.
So I had to wait until Friday for the lab results.
When I went to pick the results up I went with my husband and it was a different part of the hospital… the Macmillan centre and it was full of ladies with BC so I started thinking the worst!
Anyway, since then it has been constant visitors. I did tell my mum before I went and she came over for the day so she could be with me. I’ve had lots of friends over and it has been good, but tiring.
I feel almost guilty writing all of this. I am so lucky and I am so grateful for the support you have offered me, and it feels as if I’ve wasted your time with silly worries when you have so much more to cope with!
I am drained and need to think about it, but it is brilliant news.
Thank you again and I am so sorry if I have worried you, Kelly and Lola.
You are wonderful women.
Livi
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Message for Amanda1403 Hi Amanda
Saw your message had been put under someone else’s heading! Was so sorry to read you are having such a tough time. As you will see from two of the people recently going for tests both of them came back all clear but I know that won’t stop you worrying. Let the Uni know what strain you are under because they may take this into account. The waiting is a dreadful time so be kind to yourself.
Love
Beverley