Hello,
I am 27 have no kids and no immediate family history of breast cancer. I’ve never paid it much thought but during a routine check of my breasts back in May I felt a small lump in my right breast. I waited until after my period incase it was hormonal but as it stayed there I got myself to my GP in June.
She did a very thorough breast examination and identified the lump I felt plus another round my side of breast I missed. She advised it’s most likely cysts but referred me for ultrasound as a safe measure. I was happy with this.
July I had my appointment at a hospital in Glasgow. The consultant came in examined me then asked some family history questions. She demanded to know why I had come to her, that I was normal and she wouldn’t do the ultrasound. That was that.
Ever since then, and I know this sounds daft, but my breasts just don’t feel right. I still have those lumps in my right breast but for the past 2-3 months the pain, heaviness and discomfort in my left breast is unbearable. I can feel 2 lumps in this above the nipple, a couple weeks ago my nipple looked white in colour (no discharge or skin changes) the pain is unbelievable it’s radiating from my arm pit down across my breasts.
I understand that it’s unlikely to be cancer given the pain symptoms etc but since 2013 I’ve been a bit more breast conscious as a close friend in her early 30s was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer.
I don’t know what to do, I am unhappy in hindsight that the consultant did not do the ultrasound. Even if I knew I had cysts or just really lumpy boobs I could deal with it. This is driving me nuts, my bf has felt them too so I know they are there.
Any advice? Don’t want to harass or waste their time but I know my body and my boobs do not feel normal to me. But how to explain that to a doctor?!
Thanks in advance
Amanda