I discovered a visible lump to the right of my right nipple and went to the dr mid December. Was prescribed a course of antibiotics as she thought it was possibly an abscess but that did nothing but attack my stomach! She asked to see me after a week and then noticed the lump was more noticeable to feel. It is like a small pea right under my skin and is hard and not painful. I have been referred to breast clinic on 22nd jan.
Just wondered if anyone could advise if they had a lump close under the surface if skin as from what I have read most are deeper into the breast tissue. I have no history of breast cancer in family and am 32 years old with two children ages 6 and 9 xxx
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Hi Bolly2330
I think lumps can be close to the skn, or deeper in the tissue. They vary so much, it’s very difficult to say what yours may be… The main thing is, you’ve been to the doctor and got referred to the breast clinic. The main thing now is, try (easier said than done) not to worry until you know more. Remember, most lumps turn out to be innocent.
I found my lump close to the surface of the skin. Upon further self examining I felt that there might be more than one. I was right… I had four tumours; three in a cluster, close to the surface, and one much deeper, which couldn’t be felt. They were all missed on the mammogram, but found on breast MRI.
Don’t be alarmed by my story; it’s simply to say lumps can lurk all over the place! Try to keep positive thoughts. Your age is on your side… I’m 45. Trust me, the worst part is the waiting… Waiting for appointments, tests, results etc. Once you know what you’re dealing with, whatever the outcome, it really does get easier.
My advice to you right now is keep positive, occupy yourself with things you enjoy, talk to anyone who you feel is a good listener, and just hang in there until you have some news.
I really hope everything goes well for you on 22nd. Best of luck and keep us posted.
Best wishes, Mel. xxx
Hi Mel,
Hope this is the correct way to reply, not done this before! So hope you see it somewhere!!
Thanks for your kind post, sorry to hear you have four tumours. Must have been a shock when you had just noticed two. Have you started your treatment? How are you coping?
Xxx
Hi my lovely,
My story turned out to be a bit of a roller coaster!!! I won’t go into all the details, but, yes it was cancer. I was initially told I’d have a lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy and Tamoxifen as mine was oestrogen positive. However, after I thought there was more than one lump, I requested an MRI, which showed all four. The forth one had never been on the radar. I was told they thought the three (in a cluster) were cancer, but they still thought the forth was benign. A core biopsy proved them wrong.
So, all along, it was going to be a lumpectomy until number four showed up! Then I got the devastating news that I needed a mastectomy. The margin was too big to save the breast.
That said, I’m now seven weeks post-op and everything’s fine! We (all my family, partner, kids etc.) are all used to the new me! I am in a good and happy place because I am now a cancer survivor!!! I look at things through totally new eyes. I don’t wish for materialistic stuff. I thank God I’m here with my family, loved ones and friends!!
Ramble ramble! Sorry! Whatever your situation turns out to be, you WILL deal with it… We just do somehow. xxx