Hello everyone, came across this site by chance when doing the dreaded Google search of symptoms (wish I hadn’t!).
I found a lump just over a month ago, underneath my left breast. It feels a bit like a peach stone is slightly movable but definitely fixed to something and is hard not soft, no pain but my breast has increased in size and feels “full” like premenstrual full. I thought I’d leave it a full cycle to see if it was hormonal before I bothered the doctor, it didn’t dissappear, if anything it’s got slightly bigger. I honestly thought the GP would tell me its just breast tissue but he said there is definitely a lump and has referred me under the 2 week rule. I am only 28 and my only family member to have breast cancer was my great grandmother.
I am now anxiously waiting for my referral appointment.
Just before I noticed the lump I had been to the doctor as I had been feeling generally run down - had a cold/flu virus i was unable to shift for over 6 weeks, feeling very tired and also started sweating (and smelling) a lot worse than I had. They did a full range of bloods bur all came back normal - is this a good sign or irrelevant??
I have also had some nipple discharge on a couple of occasions.
The doctor had a funny look on his face when he examined me and he didn’t say “don’t worry, I think it’s nothing” but he also didn’t tell me to worry - which I’m guessing they don’t. I am trying to stay positive due to my age and lack of immediate family history but I can’t shake this “feeling” that there’s something sinister hiding in there. Would appreciate some honesty from people who have had similar symptoms/ can guide me a little better than the GP. Do you think I should be preparing myself or am I getting anxious over something that is probably nothing?