Hi, my name is Honor, and I’m 35…
for the past 3-4 months i have had one sided non-cyclical pain, which varies in intensity and duration…sometimes its hot and sharp, others it feels like the’let-down’ when milk moves down the breast when breast-feeding…in recent weeks, it has also been painful through to my back, very uncomfortable to lie on my left side/tummy when tryin to sleep…also, i have increasingly had pins and needles in my whole left arm/breast…
I’ve been to my GP who was fab, and have an appointment at the Breast Clinic this week (27th)
I can barely look at my 3 kids without breakin down, and have had to take time out from work, as I simply cant cope…or concentrate…My husband is fantastic tho…I’d be lost without his support.
My mum had bc which required partial mastectomy (this was asymptomatic, picked up at her first ever routine mammogram), and there is some feeling that there were 3 aunts on her mum’s side who died of ?bc…
sorry for ranting, just needed the release…
Hx
Hi Honor
I’m no expert but I’ve just been through a horrid three weeks with a similiar situation except I’ve got a lump. I’ve let these lovely ladies know that I had the news today it is a benign fibroidenoma.
Believe me you have posted on the best site ever, you will get all the support and reassurance from some lovely people. My mother also had bc so I can fully understand your concerns.
Good luck and I KNOW it’s harder said than done but keep positive.
J xx
Thankyou, J. for your comment…
sometimes I’m grand, and keep busy…others I cant think of anything but whats goin to happen…
I have drawn some comfort from this fab website, everyone seems so supportive and lovely…
I can feel a small lump also…cant believe I didnt put that in my 1st post…shows how distracted i am, eh?!
My kids and husband keep me goin…I realise all the more how very, very lucky and blessed I am…
Muchlove and positivity to all,
Hx
Hi again
You’re doing better than I did already, had to put a smiley face on when my son came home from school but apart from that I would just sit and literally shake. Think I’ve shook so much in the last 14 days every muscle has been overstretched, I feel like I’ve been hit by a steam roller now, my whole back sides etc is aching!
It was on my mind 24/7, I thought I was strong but when something like this happens it makes you realise how vulnerable we all are.
I won’t be around for a week but I’ll be thinking of you and will check back to see how you are.
Take care, keep positive
Jackie x
hi Honor - its a horrible time, the waiting, and the hardest as once you know where you stand you just end up getting on with it, but this time when your mind runs wild is awful - will be thinking of you…keep us posted, take care, mary x
Hi Honor
I’m new to this site too, I am a 36 yr old single mum of 3 and I have been having non-cyclical pain in my right breast for a couple of months, sometimes its a dragging like tooth ache type pain with intermittent shooting pains that grab me suddenly, I haven’t found any lumps. I have been to my GP and have been referred for a scan on the 10th June. I am trying very hard not to stress out, I read some of the other posts on breast pain as I was also under the impression and have been told that if it hurts its not sinister, I hate to admit it but I am a nurse, I am medically minded and I am very well aware of not worrying until there is something to worry about, however, that is easier said than done. I had a friend die a year ago from agressive cancer and another friend who at almost 2 years post initial diagnosis has just been told she now has DCIS in the other side.
So the fact that you are stressing is normal and like you when I look at my children, who have no father around, I think what would happen if something happens to me,I don’t want to bury my head in the sand by dismissing the concerns but at the same time I am trying to cope with day to day life. Its a horrible situation to be in, I haven’t told anyone because I hope/feel sure that they will scan me, find nothing and send me away for wasting their time. I hope, Good luck to you as well.
Kas
Hi Kas,
Welcome to the BCC discussion forums where I’m sure you’ll get lots of support from the many informed users of this site who have a wealth of knowledge between them.
If you feel you would like to talk to someone in confidence then the BCC helpline is here for you. The staff, who are all either breast care nurses or people who have personal experience of breast care issues offer a good ‘listening ear’ and will support you through this. Calls to the helpline are free, as are all BCC’s publications, lines open Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm and Sat 9am - 2pm
0808 800 6000
Kind regards,
Jo, Facilitator
Hi all,
I am DELIGHTED to be able to say that everyting is alright!!
There is dense tissue in my breast, tho nowt sinister in the mammogram…I’ve been advised to remain aware, take Evening Primrose Oil and scrap dairy/caffeine from my diet…(I love cheese!!)…also, I’ve been referred to Genetics re Risk Assessment…
I would like to say a HUGE thankyou! to everyone on these pages, and would love to think that many more of the lovely ladies will have an outcome like mine…
My lovely 6yr old daughter Layla and I are doin the Race For Life next week, and hope to raise a lot of money for a very worthy cause…I ran it last year, this year I’ll enjoy a lovely walk with my girl, then a nice lunch with my Hubs and 2 boys, Charlie and Jude…
My priorities havent so much changed in recent weeks…just become more vivid…
Muchlove, luck and laughter to you all,
Hxx
H - (((hugs))) and I’m so chuffed its good news - get out there and enjoy girl xx mary