Before my periods I always have sore left breast but last month the pain didn’t go away so I checked breast and felt something although not a lump. Panic has set in. I went to Drs today and he said its a texture change and referred me to breast clinic. I’m not sure what texture change means. I cannot stop crying and think I’m going to die. I’m 42 married with a daughter of 5
hi and sorry to hear you have this worry. Changes in texture or “thickening” can be a sign of something going on in the breast. This doesnt necessarily mean cancer, and even if it does, it’s often treatable. I had skin thickening as one of my symptoms. I was 41 when I was diagnosed, and although I needed treatment, it’s now over 2 years since my diagnosis and I am well. Really hoping for good news from the clinic for you. The waiting is a horrid time. Try and distract yourself as much as you can till then.
Thank you for reply Kess I do not know how people cope waiting and then if worst comes to the worst get through treatment I found myself planning my funeral earlier
Hi Emmnic, sorry to hear you are going through this worrying time. I didn’t have a lump exactly, just a change of tissue. I expected the GP to say that everything was fine, but she referred me to the breast clinic and I was really shocked. On reflection that really was the only thing she could do to be sure. The waiting for appointments was so difficult and I too cried so much. The only advice I can give is to take each day at a time, focus on the positive that whatever it is you have taken the first step in terms of treatment and you have done exactly the right thing in going to the doctor. When is your appointment? Please try not to panic - I was diagnosed and the word I remember that was said most was treatable.
Take care. Jill X
Thank you for your reply Jill. I was simply unable to wait for an appt on the NHS and went private and had my appt today. I was given a ultrasound and mammogram and I have a cluster of cysts and nothing else. The absolute relief is indescribable. Like you say the waiting is horrible and I think 2 weeks is way too long you should be seen within days I think xx
Hi - so glad you have good news. Now you can get on with your life. This sort of scare certainly helps put things into perspective. Best wishes. Jill ?
Yes it does Jill silly things I worried about really mean nothing when you compare it to the scare like that