Im 32 and always had big ‘lumpy’ boobs. Last night I thought i’d give my boobs a check over as I dont think I check as often as I should. Anyway I found a smooth, fairly rigid lump on my right breast near my nipple. it feels quite large I made an emergency apt to see a Dr today and she’s referred me to the breast clinic. I have to wait for a letter as they had no appointments when I rang up but it should come within 2 weeks.
To say i’m petrified is an understatement. I am so anxiouos that I may have had this lump a while and not noticed, and ithat it has now grown.
I also had an itchy nipple a few weeks ago on that side.
I just cant beleive it, I feel like I am in a daze. I’m now certain it’s bad news and I just feel so rubbish for my boyfriend who I moved 70 miles to live with a few months ago. I feel like my world is crashing down.
Im also now petrified to touch/look at my boob, does anyone else feel like this? It feels weird as ive prodded it so much but maybe thats another symptom?
Anyone else going through similar, i’d love to hear from you xx
Hi. I’m in the same situation. Made an emergency appointment today and got an urgent referral which she said I should hear in three working days and be seen within two weeks.
I’ve got thick tissue on the outside of my right breast and my nipples been itching like crazy for a couple of months. I shouldn’t have left it so long but I was hoping it would go away.
My husband has gone out to a gig now and I’ve just been crying a lot. Trying to watch tv but can’t focus and been rewinding the same part over and over. Read so much of this forum and I’m terrified. I’m 31 years old and from Bristol. Maybe we can support each other. I hope we both get good news soon xx
Oh Paula, I’m glad to speak to someone in a similar situation. I haven’t got my apt yet as when I rang, they had no appointments , so will have to wait for a letter, but thinking of going private as I’m feeling like I’m going crazy. I’m working away from tomorrow to Monday, I just can’t cope with work but they are relying on me.
I have the itchy nipple too, I’m really worried now as that came on a few weeks ago.
What did your doctor say? My Dr felt the lump straight away and said even if it was the ‘worst outcome’ that the treatment is very good these days. But I’ve been googling like crazy and it’s not helped AT ALL.
I hope I manage to sleep tonight as I’ve a horrible busy day with travel and work tomorrow. I hope you are doing okay tonight too xx
hi carrie & paula, waiting for investigations & results is the worst, but thankfully, you’ve both dealt with it promptly in getting referred. the clinic will get to the bottom of the issue & it will be dealt with whatever happens. the nhs is pretty good at this. we’ve all been there with the anxiety, you will get through it & btw, step away from google!
let us know how you get on
ann
x
I’m on a fitness instructing course Saturday and Sunday and it’s quite intense. It’s to pass my level 2
Qualification so I really have to focus. Not sure how I’m going to cope buy hopefully it’ll take my mind off it.
My doctor said its not ‘a discreet lump’ but she said she can feel what I can feel. She seemed a bit cagey but I pushed her for more info and she said it doesn’t feel particularly worrying but I think she would say that. I’ve also been googling like crazy.
I’m hoping I get a phone call tomorrow as I told the doctor I’m going on holiday on the 11th July and she said she would write that on the referral and they may hurry it up.
My husbands home now with chocolate so I’m going to try and put my phone down for a bit and watch big brother if I can! I feel like this is all I can think about though. I hope you manage to sleep, keep me updated and I’ll do the same. It’s good to talk to someone who is going through the same thing at the same time. I’m always here if you need to chat xx
I think I slept for 2 hours last night. My breast feels weird and achy, maybe from prodding about? Not sure. Sorry if I’m repeating myself by the way, lack of sleep and no food for 24 hours is making me a bit delirious!
I’m on my way to work which is 1.5 hours by public transport. I hope you manage to get through your fitness assessments this weekend! I’m desperate to try and get my appointment sorted.
I keep playing over in my mind what my Dr said and unfortunately I just can’t think positively. My lump is quite big and I’m dreading feeling it incase it’s grown.
My nipple is also ‘out’ a lot which is I think is odd too. I just want the nightmare to be over or at least to have some answers.
Take care today , glad your boyfriend is looking after you xx
Hi, I also only had about two hours sleep. I’m not feeling good. I was hoping to hear from the clinic today but I guess won’t be until Monday or Tuesday now. I hope you got through the day ok. I’m going to have to try and clear my head tonight and be ready for the weekend. Take away, TV and early night. I know it’s hard but we have to try and keep busy and not think about it for the weekend. Did you hear anything today?
I eventually got hold of someone at my GP surgery and they said they could book me in for the 6th July. I can’t wait that long so I’ve git a private consultation on Tuesday and hopefully they will do the ultrasound etc then or at some point next week. God knows how much it will cost but I just want the tests doing. Anything after that and I will go back to NHS for treatment.
I’m on my way to work and have a pounding headache. I’m under pressure from my boss and it’s all adding to the stress. My boob still feels sore and odd but I’m too scared to touch it.
I hope things go okay for you this weekend, and I’m here if you need an ear xx
Good luck for Tuesday! My course went great today thanks. I managed to forget about it all for a few hours, but then I got home and had a letter saying I’m booked into the breast clinic for next Saturday morning. Well I’m on my course again next weekend so can’t make it! There’s a number to call to reschedule so I’m going to have to call it on Monday. I hope they can get me in some time next week but I might have to wait even longer! I’m off to Spain on the 11th for 10 days so I really want it sorting before then. I keep telling myself it had to be hormonal, I’ve had so many problems with my hormones this year. I really hope I can get seen next week but I’ve got a feeling that Saturday may have been the earliest they can fit me in and they’ll say I have to wait longer I wish I could afford to go private xx
Hi just wanted to drop in and say I was in the same position in February but we foster cats for Cat Rescue and had had a new arrival with fleas which we treated. I just assumed my itchy nipple was a flea bite ? and was scratching away when I felt the lump behind my nipple.
I’m now through my surgery and halfway through chemo and just wanted to reassure you this waiting game is by far the hardest bit. It’s torture.
Once you have had your tests, even if it’s bad news, you’ll be given a treatment plan. The fear of the unknown us always far worse and we’re all here to help and listen. And if it’s good news for you both we love to hear that too, so please let us know either way.
Good luck xxx
Hi, I too am seeing Rapid Breast Clinic on Tues 28th June. I had abscesses on my breasts in Jan only for the GP I was with then to insist they were just spots. I have lumpy tissue in my breasts so could never tell when to worry about a lump.
I changed GP in May and am finally getting somewhere. I too have terribly itchy nipples, left one is worse. I just kept putting E45 on thinking it is ecsema. I get occassional sharp shooting pain in that one too and pain in armpit like a boil but there is no lump or spot there.
Any you guys had weight loss too? That terrifies me. I gone down to 9 stone from 11 since Jan. I am a single mum of 5 yr old and am terrified. Only 43 yrs old.
I also await a CT scan on 8th July for my pancreas as had some abnormal results for that too. I can’t stop crying in the evenings once my littke one asleep.
I forgot to add that this new GP examined my boobs and said he could feel a “mass” behind both nipples, one of which he thought had been there a while. How can he tell??
I haven’t eaten since Thursday so I’m dropping weight but that’s due to stress I believe
Paula its great you sound positive over this for your peace of mind is there no way you could attend your Saturday apt?
My Dr told me to treat this as a priority so I immediately went into a huge panic. I cannot afford any treatment privately but I wanted the tests sooner hence booking at a private hospital just to get some answers sooner.
I have convinced myself that because I am young, I have an aggressive cancer and that it has spread. My mind won’t stop with these thoughts.
How do you ladies cope with sleep / work during this unknown period? I’m just walking around in a huge black cloud. I’m sorry to be so morbid , xx
I’m not really that positive, but I go up and down every few hours really. I’m terrified
There’s no way I can go on Saturday, this course is part of my diploma which I’ve nearly finished and it cost me £2000. Next weekend is preparation for my assessment so it’s crucial that I go. Hopefully they can rearrange. I was told someone would ring me to arrange the appointment but then I just got that letter saying to ring if I can’t make it. Typical, usually I can’t get any appointments at weekends and I worry about taking time off work but this time I’ve already told my boss and she said its fine to take time off. Her mum had breast cancer last year so she’s being pretty understanding.
It’s the night times I’m finding hard. When I relax and start thinking about things. I guess as I’m not in any pain it’s easier to put it out of my mind. But I’ve read that that’s a bad sign so it really worries me. But I just keep telling myself it’s probably something to do with my messed up hormones. At least you haven’t got long to wait now xx
Yes, the no pain thing is worrying me too.
It’s crazy that your apt is a Saturday isn’t it, it seems much easier to take the time off work during the week in these situations. Maybe if you ring them, tell them you’d take a cancellation ?
I’m not eating or sleeping so I feel dizzy and disoriented. Dreading work tomorrow too.
I know what you mean about feeling up and down, it’s because we are in limbo :-/
I keep reading bad things about young women having it and I know I shouldn’t. I just think my relationship would end if it was bad news , purely because I’d need to be near my family I think.
What has your boyfriend said about it all? Xx
Please try and look after yourself. Maybe try some soup or a treat like chocolate? Read the link I posted instead of reading bad things. How far away are your parents?
I’m actually married and my husband is being supportive but I think he keeps forgetting about it and he doesn’t seem worried at all. I think he thinks I’m over reacting. He is coming to the clinic with me though.
I made an emergency apt to see a Dr today and she’s referred me to the breast clinic. I have to wait for a letter as they had no appointments when I rang up but it should come within 2 weeks.
for your peace of mind is there no way you could attend your Saturday apt?