I have always been quite breast aware and feel quite in tune with changes in my body due to many years of unsuccessful fertility treatment.
After a few weeks of an odd feeling grumble in my right breast I went to see the doctor. He told me it was muscle pain as it went into my under arm. A few more weeks passed and I was still feeling uneasy so I went to see another Doctor who gave me a pain relief gel which done nothing at all. A month passed and I went back again to see another Doctor. This time I was given antibiotics for a possible infection. After three weeks of those the pain was still there but seemed a bit less and I had a small swelling in my underarm. I went back again and the Doctor said to give it another 6 weeks. Each Doctor examined me and felt nothing – neither did I apart from the under arm swelling. A few weeks passed and I went back. This time a different Doctor referred me to the Breast Clinic. So, basically its been about 6 months before I was referred. They said at 33 I am very young and no need to worry.
I had my appointment last Wednesday where the breast specialist found a small lump which he thought was a cyst. He sent me for an ultrasound with instructions to drain it. A few small cysts were found but also an ‘area of abnormality’ which the Doctor described to be something like where the skin is pulled in, similar to a scar which was significant enough to biopsy. They done an immediate biopsy and took three samples. My boob is so bruised!!! Now I cant distinguish between the old pain and the bruise! The underarm swelling is still there. I was totally surprised! Even after all that time, I was never really expecting that!
I am so worried, it is completely consuming my thoughts every minute of the day (and night annoyingly) I have read so many posts on here and I am in total admiration for everyone’s strength but I am completely freaking out! Results are back tomorrow afternoon. I am not entirely sure what I am asking here…but I do just want to say what amazing women you all are x
maybe you just needed to vent how you were feeling. When you get your results tomorrow you will know what you are or are not dealing with and
what if any treatment is needed. I use my waiting time between tests as a sort of guide as to what i need out of life if that makes sense. I hope your results are good ones and you really dont need us lot on here. Good luck for tomorrow.
Hi, thanks yes I think venting was needed!! I dont think I have ever been so scared and consumed with terror.
just to say very best of luck tomorrow, Nicola
Panicking is absolutely normal and I think we’ve all done it. If it’s any consolation at all, it seems to ease off once we know what’s what and what (if anything) needs to be done about it.
Keeping everything crossed for you…
Ann x
Thank you for your support. Although the cells are abnormal, they are benign. Consultant has arranged a follow up in 6 months. Said if the lesion had change shape or size they will remove it, otherwise all clear.
Although I am totally and utterly thrilled I just want to say how reading some of your stories and what you are going through is an inspiration and I wish every single one of you the very best of luck x
What fab news, eweb33, the loudest cheers are from the people on the BCC forums.
And well done for persisting with getting it looked at, sometimes it does take a bit of perserverance, and so lovely that it was good news.
The bruises will fade, but they are pretty spectacular, aren’t they!
I have posted this on behalf of new user jools:-
yes ,im awaiting results too and feel a bit of a fraud because im so worried about a positive diagnosis when there are so many brave women on this site are coping with just that.
Hi,
Thanks again to you all. Yes I feel a fraud but it has highlighted this topic to me big time! I had a whirlwind of experiences just in the waiting room. One lady had a masectomy and was telling me about it, another nervous lady about my age was waiting for her MRI results. I will never forget her face.
I have no right to feel like I do and I am relieved all is ok with me but I genuinly am not jumping in delight. I spent most of last night in tears just thinking of how brave so many women are and what an enormous journey you are part of. Although its from a virtual perspective - you all have my full support and best wishes. Thanks again x