Hi
I contacted my gp regarding a new lump in my right breast and she referred me to breast clinic without seeing me.
3 weeks on and my appointment is today I am feeling unsure if I should be going. I think I can feel a thickening and few new lumps and bumps but they all seem soft etc. Problem is the the last week my left breast which as never been an issue feels uncomfortable and only when I lie down I think I see an indentation. I do have some breast pain as well.
I feel like hypochondriac as I went a year ago for a thickening and it was just breast tissue. Have people mentioned issues with both breast at these appointments without feeling like they’re being neurotic?
The worst part is I’m not even thinking about if could be anything serious I am more concerned about feeling foolish for going and making a fuss especially over both breasts.
thanks xx
Hi teagirl - please don’t feel either foolish or a hypochondriac, you are neither. Quite the opposite, you should congratulate yourself on being body aware and having the confidence to call your GP about it. GPs are always cautious when they see or hear about breast changes and he/she wouldn’t have referred you if they didn’t think it was wise to get a second specialised opinion. That doesn’t mean to say that your GP thinks it is sinister, in fact you have to keep in mind that most changes or lumps are harmless - but for those that aren’t the sooner they are treated the better. So do please go along to the appointment and I hope you will get the reassurance you are looking for. If you don’t go you will keep wondering and possibly worrying. Just point out your concerns, just as you did to the GP - nobody will think you are foolish. Please come back and let us know how you get on - if you feel like of course. I’ll be thinking of you and with you in spirit. Big hugs, Evie xx
I felt like I was overreacting to when I made my first GP appointment. When she referred me to the breast clinic she made it seem like it was just out of precaution. The breast clinic then took it very serious and recommended a biopsy for low suspicion of cancer. You never know…now I’m waiting for my biopsy results. Wish me luck! What happened with yours?