Hi, it’s been two weeks since I found my lump and was immediately referred to breast clinic however I’m in Northern Ireland and even with a red flag referral it is looking like first week of January before I will get an appointment. We also only have one private clinic that screens symptomatic clients and it also has a long waiting list (along with a roughly £3,000 bill for all tests).
Anyway I’m trying not to Google and have been spending loads of time on this forum. I am wondering if anyone can offer their experience with their lump that might reassure or even prepare me!
The lump I’ve found is just above my right nipple and is larger than a grape, GP said she thinks we can rule out a cyst as it is hard (not sure if she gave any other justification). I have noticed that the lump seems to change as my breast does, when I’m cold/the shower etc. if my nipple is erect the lump seems smaller more grainy texture but when I feel it as I’m sat down relaxed it’s larger and smoother but still hard? Is this normal? Would it be more indicative of something benign? I know people won’t be inclined to give any medical advice and can’t possibly tell me if it is cancer or something less sinister but any information at all would help as I’m overthinking everything.
Thanks in advance x