I’m quite worried as I found a small swelling lump attached to my nipple.It looks noticeablly different to the other side.there is no pain,discharge,did a check of the surrounding areas of the breast but can’t feel anything…Just the shape of the nipple looks strange as if it’s grown on top of my nipple like an extension…I have contacted 111 and will wait for a doctor to ring me…Has anyone experienced anything like this?I’m 48 so perimenipausal.My mum had breast cancer so I’m very scared.
Hi @angie121 of course you are really scared. It’s amazing how much goes through our minds in those few seconds after we find something like you have found. Hopefully it will all turn out to be a nothing but remember there’s a heck of a lot of people on this forum who are now all with you in spirit and holding you in one massive hug. Sending lots of love xxx
It is worrying when you notice something that’s “odd”. You’ve done the right thing by making contact with a GP. The next step should be an appointment, if not chase it up. You might then be referred to a breast clinic.
Going to the breast clinic doesn’t always mean you have cancer. They cannot diagnose if it’s cancer or not just by a physical examination. The clinic has facilities to do mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. Unfortunately you may have to wait for that appointment, and if you do need biopsy you won’t get the result straight away.
That leads onto (in my opinion) the worst part, which is the waiting. Nobody likes it and it can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. But it’s better to get it checked. If it’s nothing you can use the opportunity to celebrate, if it is something, you are in the process of getting it sorted.
Take care x
Such a lovely kind message…Really appreciate your kind words of comfort.
Yes it is a strange discovery of this lump on the nipple.its like it has grown on top of it…
It is round in shaped but it does look different to the other side hence I called the doctor today…Due to previous experience with my mum I make sure I take action as soon as I can.
Hopefully I’ll get a full check up soon.
I’ll keep this page updated…Thank you for the hugs.i think I need them for sure…Not the best timing near Christmas but could be a blessing if it can be treated.