iv found a lump in one breat a few weeks ago thought nothing of it and its become more painfull and my breast just feels different… its hard to describe but its not right. i went to the doctors this morning expecting to be told it was nothing and am now being refered to the breast cancer team… i feel a bit lost im only 21 so i dont feel this should be a worry for me… just feeling a little confused x
Hi there- i bet you are feeling confused it’s a shock to find a lump- but go with it- let them do the tests and you will feel a lot brighter when you start getting results. Don’t worry too much coz they’re just doing their job and being safe.
Which is the best thing.
Stay positive. It’ll be ok, the doctors are lovely and no matter your age it’s got to be checked.
xx
Hi Mooselove
Remember its not the breast cancer team but the breast clinic - they deal with all sorts of breast lumps and bumps, most of which are not cancer at all. Your doctor is being very thorough sending you so quickly but because you are so young, the chances of it being something like cancer are unlikely so try not to worry too much.
thank you!!! i think i needed to hear that. i know chances are very slim its jus a bit scary and iv lost my nan recently to breat cancer so its all a bit confusing x
thats what I was going to say too - think of it as the breast team - they’re the specialists that deal with boobs full stop and all they entail…x
Hi mooselove
As well as the support you are receiving from the other users you might also find it helpful to read breastcancercare.org.uk/content.php?page_id=70 which explains about changes in the breast and breast awareness.
If you feel you need to take to someone about your concerns then do give our helpline a call. Everyone working on our helpline either has experience of breast cancer, or is a breast care nurse, and has an excellent knowledge of breast cancer issues. They are on 0808 800 6000 and are open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Saturday, 9am - 2pm
Kind regards
Sam (BCC Facilitator)
thank you again for the help. i took your advice sam and phoned the helpline the woman was vey helpfull and reasuring and to rest my mind she told me to phone the breast care team to see if they could give me a rough idea of when my appointment would be and they phoned me back shortly afterwards to say next wednesday. i thought id be waiting months so im happy knowing its only a week to wait and then i can stop racking my brain with silly ideas. x
Hi mooselove- just wanted to say i’ve just had the all clear! Want to send you love and good luck!! xx
its sooooo good to hear good news!!! xx