I know this subject has come up time and time again and I’m sorry if anyone finds that annoying but I’m finding it hard to read the post with regard to this right now!
I am 30 years old, a smoker and drinker with 2 children who I did not breatfeed and I have an area of tissue on the lower part of my left breast about an inch and a half across which feels thickened. It’s definately only on the left side and has been there for at least a month.
I’m a little scared to be honest and I cant see my GP until Wednesday as she only works part time and I dont want to see anyone else really.
Am I being silly getting myself worried or should I be worried (my Mum had DCIS when she was 49) I just dont know what to think!
Sorry for rambling
Hi
Sorry to hear of your recent problem. I don’t thnk anyone can say ‘don’t worry’ as until you get this checked out you will not know. There are a huge number of different things this could possibly be and 9/10 lumps are benign so the odds are in your favour.
My thickening did end up being DCIS. However I consider myself fortunate to have found it at this stage when it is at such an early stage. Don’t over analyse the smoking/breast feeding thing either. I don’t smoke and I breastfed my children and still got DCIS so I don’t think any of that is massively significant.
Take care and keep posting. There are loads of people on here with great advice,
Love Freddie xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi
Try not to worry and just wait until you have seen your doctor. I know that is easier said than done but please try. I would not dwell to much on the drinking/smoking my friend never drunk or smoked and still had bc twice and womb cancer.
Good luck at the doctors and do something nice this weekend.
Thanks Freddie and Lupin
I guess I just got myself into a bit of a panicky state last night. I will go and get it checked on Wednesday when my own GP will be in and I guess try and relax in the meantime and not dwell on it too much.
Thanks again
I have posted this for new user Claire. Jo, Facilitator
Hi there…I too had the same 2 wks ago, refered to breast clinic, was seen within 6 days. Absolutely terrified. Had the triple test, mammo and scan; highly suggestive of nothing suspicious…await results of needle bx. Most lumps and bumps innocent, so hopefully your GP can reassure you, though it is pretty standard to be refered to breast clinic…don’t panic!!! Keep posting on site, you’ll get fantastic help and support from women who are knowledgable about this awful disease.
Claire
I have realised what my biggest fear is and it going to sound really daft but I need to get it out (if that makes sense).
I have made an appointment to see my GP on Wednesday morning but silly as it may sound I’m scared she is going to find nothing there! I keep thinking maybe I’m imagining things and I havent felt it at all and she’ll just think I’m a hypercondriac.
Am I wasting her time, should I just leave it for a couple of weeks and see if it does anything or am I just being paranoid and daft?
Sorry…I’m just in such a muddle
I think alot of women feel the same way… {{{hugs}}} remember 9/10 are benign - but doctors are used to that… she won’t feel you are wasting her time - especially given your mum’s history…
i know people often say they feel they are wasting the specialists time by going to the breast clinic if it is not cancer - don’t - i’m sure they are much happier when they are able to send someone home with good news rather than bad…
please - go along - otherwise you will only keep worrying and it won’t go away until you do know what is happening…
Theresa