I visited my GP last week as I had noticed some dimpling in my breast, if I’m honest it had been there a while but I was scared to go for fearing the worst! I have also had discharge and a change in shape. When my GP examined me she said she could feel a thickening of tissue under the breast and some nodules up near the dimpling. She then told me she suspects this is cancer and was referring urgently! I have my appt through for a weeks time but I’m so anxious, trying to remain positive and carry on but feel this is slowly starting to consume me!
Are there any other conditions this could be as I can not find any information that matches my symptoms other than what I’m fearing
hi Midwifemummy,
Thank goodness you have been referred, so you will soon get an answer.
Certainly there are others in here reporting similar symptoms which turn out Not to be bc, mostly it turns out to be a benign condition, but only the breast clinic can confirm your diagnosis.
It’s best to avoid googling general symptoms as inevitably it always leads to bc symptoms coming up & causes an additional shed load of anxiety which does not change anything.
IF on the off chance it is bc, then there’s loads of support from us here who are going through diagnosis & treatment, as well as those of us out the other side & getting with life.
Let us know how you get on & come back here to chat if you need to.
ann x
Thank you for your reply and advice, I’m keeping myself busy and trying hard not to ask ‘dr Google’ I know I don’t have that long to wait and am keeping everything crossed, it’s very nice to have somewhere I can go to get support. I will definitely let you know
Thank you, being able to have somewhere to go that is not burdening family or friends is reassuring, thank you for your support and I will be sure to let you know x
Hello Midwife. Can I join too?
I went to the GP last week too because I’d noticed a large indentation in my breast when I raise my arms in the air. It has been there for a while but I’d dismissed it as one of those things.
GP examined me and can’t find a lump but has referred me to the breast clinic to have it checked out anyway. Still another 12 days until my appointment and I have no idea how I am going yo get through it. I know I shouldn’t have done but I have Googled like mad and everything associated with an indentation seems to be bad news.
I’m not eating, crying all the time (particularly when I see my small children) and just can’t function.
Wishing you all the luck in the world on Monday Midwife. Hoping that you can come back and post some good news.
Hi Dalia,
You describe exactly how I have been for the past week but my appointment is tomorrow and I have made it! I am still terrified but I have got there. I have tried my hardest to not Google as it really has got me nowhere, and I’m already fearing the worst so there’s not much point in looking anymore ? I have found looking at posts on here and talking to my friends and family much better. I really hope everything goes well for you xx