Hello Ladies… So heres my story, back in aug i was in the bath doin the usual breast lump check and found a small pea sized lump located to the right of my left breast near my chest wall, i wasnt too concerned about it as breast cancer doesnt run in the family etc… Also i did some online googling as im sure most of have done and came up with the thought that it was just b-cuz i was due my period and it wud go soon after, from the next month after i have been getting reali sore tender boobs and they swelled up a cup size, i still kept an eye on the lump tho… By beg of oct i had noticed it had increased a little in size, it has also gone from being round to more oblong… Last week i became reali worried so decided to go to the doctor and see if i was in actual fact imagining this lump, but unfortunately i wasnt 
i have now been refered to the breast clinic to get it check out more clearly and since my appointment letter has come through i have been non-stop freaking out… I’m hoping it is benign with all my fingers and toes crossed… The main factor i have on my side is my age (hopefully) as im still young at 23. Ive done the whole reaserching everything online from cancer to benign tumors and also age statistics etc as im sure most of you all did once you found a lump. But please any advice or views on this would be greatly recieved, as i just cant stop worrying
Thankyou for taking the time to read my post! 
Hi shootingstar12
I’m sorry to hear that you are having a pretty tough time at the moment. I’m sure the users of this site will be along to support you soon.
In the meantime it might helpf for you talk things through with a member of our helpline staff who are there to offer emotional support as well as practical information. The free phone number is 0808 800 6000 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9.00 to 5.00 and Saturday 10.00 to 2.00.
Best wishes Sam, BCC Facilitator
hi shootingstar12,
I am in a similar situation to you I found a lump recently and I was ok till I got my letter to attend the breast clinic then My mind went into overdrive with worry. the ladies on here are fantastic and have been really helpful answering my questions or if you just need to let out some of the thoughts or feelings we are all here to listen. I had to wait 4 weeks till my appointment. went last Tuesday the doctors were very nice went for a mammogram straight away and now going for a biopsy on Monday. however a lady I met at clinic got the all clear there and then. everyone is different. I have been trying to keep myself very busy when my mind starts running away with horrible thoughts I go and try and distract my self by baking or cleaning!!! these feelings you are having is normal and please remember the majority of lumps are benign. x. sending you hugs. when is your appointment
hi shooting satr, please do get it checked it may just be a cyst but better to be safe than sorry, women younger than you have had breast cancer, so don’t dismiss it.
big hugs xx
suzee
Thank you ladies for your kind words, my appointment is on monday 5th nov at 9am… I jus cant get the thought of breast cancer out of my mind no matter how hard i try, im trying to be optimistic about it but its so hard. i have a little boy of 2yrs and im hoping that it is benign so that i can live happy and not in panic. I have a partner but i cant really talk to him as he doesnt wanna think the worst, he jus tells me to push it to the back of my mind and wait till we get a diagnostic… The lump i have found is in my left breast but closer to my chest wall and i keep trying to find info on where most cancer lumps are found (not the best idea i kno) but thats whats seems to be helping me a little…
Hey shootingstar, I have pretty much the same story I found a small lump, I got it checked out right away because I’ve had breast cysts in the past and my mum got diagnosed with BC a couple of months before, but I had an ultrasound and a biopsy and it’s benign. It’s called a fibroadenoma, it’s just a knot of tissue and are incredibly common in women our age(I’m 22) because our hormones are still going up and down all the time. But most girls don’t find them because they don’t check themselves. They can grow AND shrink and they can cause pain. Trust me when I say don’t google any more, type “breast” and “lump” in any search engine and all it comes up with is horror stories about BC, it doesn’t tell you the vast majority of women have lumps at some point in their lives and the majority of these will be completely harmless.
I know it’s not the easiest thing in the world but do try to keep your mind off it, keep busy, and take someone to the appointment with you, because if you think you’re thinking about it a lot now, you’ll go out of your mind in the waiting room. I didn’t talk to my mum before I got the results of the biopsy back because she had enough on her plate, so I’d only told my boyfriend and best friend. Boyfriend didn’t really want to talk about it, like yours but my best friend was incredible, as soon as I told her about the lump she asked if I’d seen the GP and did I want her to go with me to the hospital. She was the only thing keeping me from having a complete breakdown in the wiating room
I wish you all the luck in the world coz I know how terrified you must be xxxxxxxxxx
HelloSailor-Girl, thankyou for your comment, that has raised my spirits alot more. I have told only a handful of people but dont wanna reali talk to them as i dont wanna seem like i want it all too be about me when we meet up. I just cant wait for monday to come and go, i just aint looking forward to the waiting part for my results, as i recon that is when i am goin to go into complete overdrive. Its bad enuf waiting for the tests let alone the outcome. I often think am i guna be the unlucky the 1 in 2000?!? Its a nightmare, i reali wouldnt wish this on my worst enemy, no matter how much i hated them. Until it happens to you, you dont realize the strength u have in actual fact gotta find. I am so pleased to hear yours was in fact benign, im jus praying more than my lifes worth that i can celebrate in the same boat as you! xxx
The person who did my ultrasound told me right away that he was 90% sure it was a fibroadenoma from the look and feel, and that I could have the biopsy right away or wait to see if the consultant wanted a biopsy and have to come back an hour later, I chose to have it done right away, (stripping twice in one day infront of strangers was enough for me). I saw the consultant right after and she said the same thing, then I went back a week later to find out the biopsy results and that just confirmed what they thought. I felt exactly the same as you, not wanting to talk about it, I didn’t even think about coming on here but having a couple of people around you who know what is going on will be a massive help.
Good luck xxx
That must have been a great relief for you to be told that they were 90% sure it wasnt cancer, must have put your mind at rest emensly… i would be so chuffed if they can and/or do tell me something similar at my appointment, it would mean the wait for the actual results would not be as much on my mind as this waiting for the appointment… Thankyou so much Sailor-Girl for sharing with me you experiance, it has made me feel so much better from this morning! xx
I hope your appointment went well today Shootingstar xxxx
Thinking of you this morning hun… if you feel up to it please let us know how it went … huge hugs xx
Hello ladies… went to my appointment yetserday, doc found another lump under my armpit but they both turned out to be benign lumps 
thankyou for your kind words… I am obviously over the moon and am now able to get on and enjoy life that little bit more!! All the best to the rest of you ladies and thanks again for lifting my spirits in the first place…! Much love!! Xx
Wonderful news ShootingStar! Just the news we like to hear - even if it’s not for ourselves! It re-affirms the statistic that 9/10 lumps ARE behign. (Sometimes, on here, that’s hard to believe!) Make the most of NOT having to undergo treatment and enjoy your relief!! 