should i be making more of a fuss?

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evening all.

this is a bit of a follow on post from my polyp questioning in the begnin breast conditions section.

i went to my first appointment a few days ago, and have been booked in for removal and biopsy of a small lump under my nipple. while i was in one of the side rooms waiting to see a dr, i was idly watching the clock and having another feel of my nipple. i thought i felt more lumps in a different area (same nipple.) i brushed it off as nerves, and thought i was over thinking things. I have deliberatly tried not to feel my breast too much since initially presenting to my gp as i didnt want to make myself paranoid.

and here i am today. i thought id have another feel whilst in the shower. i DEFINATLY feel two more lumps (same nipple.) i now have three bears…both are smaller than my “superficial” lump, with one of them being tiny! but they are definatly there, and definatly wernt there 3 weeks ago when i initially went to gp.

i cant help but wonder what are the chances of 3 polyps growing this fast? what on earth does grow/spread this fast?!?!

so im left with 2 more pressing questions; should i be ringing my surgeons secretary tomorrow? (he is apparently off sick at the moment.) im having an mri done on monday morning for a totally different matter, and im wondering if its even worth ringing around to see if i should be having my breast scanned at the same time? or should i just forget about it until my pre-op? (im awaiting letters etc re; surgery/further appointments.)

the other question; should i tell my family about the discovery of the new lumps? i told my partner straight away (which i now regret.) my mum cried for hours after my appointment on tuesday with releif. i cant bare the thought of putting her through the stress of waiting, and wondering again.

Im not freaking out and assuming this is cancer. as i have said before, im 26 with hormonal problems, and have had a previous breast reduction. But i cant help but wonder… would i be kicking myself if i woke up after op with rather less breast than i initialy thought i would be?

the consoltant surgeon who i saw didnt appear worried at all. but (understandibly due to my age…) i did not have a mammogram. the only area checked over a few days ago was the immediate area of initial concern.

should i be making more of a fuss?

thanks for reading

bb x

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Hello babyblues

While you are waiting for replies could I suggest that you give our free helpline a ring on 0808 800 6000 and have a confidential chat with one of the breast care nurses who are also there to support you.
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bb

In a word, “Yes”

It is probably nothing but it’s causing you real anxiety and you don’t need to put up with that when you could talk to someone.

Why not see your GP today so you can at least get a second opinion on whether the lumps are actually there.

It’s your health. I’d make a big fuss.

Good luck

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i chickened out of asking for the breast mri.Seems it wouldnt matter if i did kick up a fuss anyway. i received a copy of the letter to my gp from the consultant. It comes accross as very dismissive (and probably right to be so.) it has left me even more confused. The woman dong the ultrasound said it was 5mm, but the letter states 1.7mm (im sure the latter is correct anyway.) but it also said that i am “complaining” of bilateral galactorehha, with the right breast clearing up.

actually i know very well what galatorehha is, and have had it triggered by certain medications in the past. the discharge this time is from my right breast ONLY and not always milky.

he did also say in the letter that he suspects its a U3 palipilloma, so i guess that kind of answers what he really thinks it is.

im just moaning for the sake of moaning. i know the unlikleyhood of it being anything serious. will just keep my head down and wait for the surgery date.

thank you

bb x