Where do I start?
Nov 95, found a few lumps on left breast, went to Dr, sent me for mammogram and a ultrascan. Results right and left breast full of cysts, nothing to worry about, no explanation, the end of it.
Then October/Nov 07, found a large lump on left breast, just thought another cyst, waste of time going to Dr. Did worry a few times about it but then thought just a cyst, I am prone to them abviously from Dr’s view.
My partner found the my lump last weekend and asked about it. I just said I would go to Dr, Upon feeling it again I accepted it was not normal, did not feel like others. So off I went to Dr. She has sent me to have mammogram. New system, where you can choose which Hospital, the shortest wait was 12 days. So rang using my password and made an appointment for 3 weeks time, 6/5/08. Long time to wait with the not knowing. I am a positive persion, but as each day goes by I am beginning to be honest to myself and face facts, its 50/50 yes or no.
This eveneing it has hit me quite hard, and I panicked, I went a did a bit more examination on my left breast, my lump as Dr advised me is approx 5 cm x 2.5 cm above my left nipple, if feels harder than the cysts, and is moveable and you can see it raised on my breast. I also had a gentle squeeze of my nipple and that is what fightenend me, blood, dark red and yellow came out of my breast. Is this bad, should I go back to Dr and try to get my appointment moved forward or even pay to go private for screening. I do not want to sound negative or anxious, but I am seriously worried.
I understand it is normal to go through different emotions at this stage, but why cant things be so simple?
hi lilthun,
as far as im aware the longest u should wait for your appt is 2 weeks if doc thinks its urgent. with new developement from nipple i would go back to docs and you may be seen sooner.
best wishes
maria
Hi Lilthun,
Welcome to the forums. You’ve come to the right place for support and advice from the many informed users of this site, who I am sure will be along shortly to help and support you.
In the meantime you may be interested in having a look at one of BCC’s publications regarding what to expect when you get your hospital appointment. The link is below:
breastcancercare.org.uk/content.php?page_id=5535
If you feel you need to talk to someone in confidence please feel free to phone the BCC helpline which is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturdays 9am to 2pm. The calls are free, the number to call is 0808 800 6000. The staff here are all either breast care nurses or people who have personal experience of breast care issues.
Hope this helps,
Kind regards,
Jo, Facilitator
after the nipple bleed. I am a positive person, do not belive in being ill or my daily routine changing beyond my control, but his process waiting is scary.
I am very tearful today, I dont want or like sympathy, I actually feed like I hate by breasts and wish I could just cut them off. I know these are most probabley normal feelings, but they are very unsettling. I guess I just feel out of control on my life at the moment.
So many confusing stories on here, different tests and procedures, what is the correct way of giving a correct diagnose of simply yes or no?
Sorry if I seem so negative, just so frustrated that what should be so simple is so complicated and longwinded.
I think the only way of getting a correct diagnosis is going to the breast clinic, seeing a specialist and having the various tests, ultrasound, mamogram, and then maybe a biopsy. These are the only ways of being sure whether it is cancer or not. My gp has referred me and says shes thinks my lump is nothing to worry about, but also realises that she is not an expert and the only way to be sure is send me to see an expert. My friend has a lump at the moment, it is her third one, and everytime it seems to be a blocked milk duct that gets infected. She also is presenting a discharge which was discribed last time as cream cheese like. Her doctor is not worried as she has had this before, but again is sending her to the experts because at the end of the day, they are experts and will be able to confirm one way or other.
I know its hard not to worry, I have days when I feel really worried, but at the moment I am trying to detach myself, but I am pretty sure by Weds evening I will be on here seeking reassurance as I will be freaking big time.
If you feel really worried and that your symptoms have got worse, go back to the GP. You have a right to be seen in the two week period so I believe if the symptons are serious enough.
I really hope things turn out well for you and send you lots of positive vibes. Please let me know how you get on.
Hugs J xxx
Thanks Jules,
I am not one to join these forums on any topic, but I will be honest it is good to know these are normal feelings for people going through the same. It does help speaking with others experiencing the same.
Detaching yourself is good and has worked upto today until I found the bleeding. I have calmed down a bit more now, but just so tired, hopefully will sleep properly tonight.
I hope you get the good results and as your GP said nothing to worry about. My GP really not said much apart from the size of this lump and the fact that last time in went in Nov 05, they should have drained my Cysts. You trust the specialists, but I am hopefully going to be more determined this time, ask questions dont just take their decision as final and over, no matter what I need to have the Cysts I have on both breasts drained. Good luck with everything and would love to keep in touch so we can both share our good results,
Take care,
xxxxx
Well on a positive note for you, my friends problem with the milk ducts if I remember rightly were cysts formed from this problem. I will have to ask her when we speak next week. She has been told that in the end her breasts will need to be drained to stop this problem reoccuring. (This will be the third time in as many years), her breasts got very sore and were tender the last couple of times, but this time she has been put on antibiotics and she said it seems to be helping. I guess what I am trying to say to you is just because you have a discharge, doesnt immediately mean you have cancer, she seems to be having the same problems as you, and she is going back to the breast clinic mid may as the doctor didnt see it as an emergency, so I hope I might have given you some kinda reassurance that what you have could quite easily be nothing to worry about.
I worry sometimes that I might say the wrong thing, and make someone worry more, so I hope that what I have said helps a bit.
I will let you know what happens on Thursday. My appointment is at 1.50 and the lady from the doctors who was there with a lump this week (which was benign) told me I will be there a good three hours being prodded, poked and x rayed oh joy lol
Please feel free to private message me if you want to chat in private as I know how good it is to have someone to talk to, even if its just to sound off to and moan (god knows I have done it enough since my mum was dx last month with BC and then I found my lump!
Hugs Jules xxx
Hi Lithun
There are lot of benign causes for this. Really. There is a condition called ductal ectasia. It doesnt have to be the worst.
I had a cyst 4 years ago - and it was big and hard. It was drained and it went instantly! But apparently, cyst can dry out and cause infections which could also be the case.
Think positive, Girl!
Lisa