Lump found 10 days ago, now found another in same breast

[Lorna87]

Thankyou for your responses. I really do appreciate them.

Charys - My moment yesterday when he said "I don't know what it is and I don't mess around" made be feel a pinch better. I thought 'thank Christ you don't'. I am so pleased for you that you are through the other side ❤️.

I know there have been millions of women in my position so I mustn't feel sorry for myself. It's so hard not think'What if?', 'I'm only 31 with 2 children this isn't bloody fair'.
Thoughts I know that will have crossed through everyone's mind over and over again.

The other concern is the neck/shoulder stufness/pain I've had consistently and constantly for over the last week. Along with the 2 lumps and enlarged nodes, I'm finding it difficult to stay hopeful. Especially because the neck pain is constantly there, I'm finding I can't 'forget' even just for a few seconds.

I am finding comfort from reading things on here and praise you all for your messages even when it's something you are not obliged to do. Lots of love to you all xxx

[Jobey68]

Lorna I had a nurse with me during ultrasound and biopsy so that's all pretty normal practice.

The fact that they have biopsied doesn't automatically mean they think you have breast cancer, they will always do one if they cant tell exactly what it is. 

Nodes can be enlarged for innocent reasons like a virus or infection but of course when coupled with a breast lump you are going to feel alarmed it's only natural but again it doesn't mean there is anything sinister going on. 

I know how hard this is but you are on your way to knowing for certain now and in all honesty whatever the outcome this period of limbo really is the worst part. Here's hoping all will be well and you won't need us beyond next week but if not then there is plenty of support and endless knowledge amongst us all so you won't be alone Xx Jo 

[Lorraine H]

I would say that the one who did the first examination and marked where the lumps are is your consultant.

A senior radiographer will have done the biopsy.

You get to see a breast nurse as routine when you have had a biopsy.

Make a note of any questions and if possible take someone with you to your next appointment as it is difficult to take in what they are saying when you are anxious.

we have all been through the ‘dream’ you mention, hopefully yours will have a happy ending next week.

xxxxxxxxxx

[Charys]

Hiyer Lorna,

I don't know if they send a nurse with someone who has had a biopsy, sorry, as mine was done privately and there weren't any bc nurses in that system/present, maybe someone else can answer that?. I will say I have been where you are, and was told 'it might be/it might not...its 50/50...we are concerned but can't be certain so the biopsy will show'. It was AWFUL, a hideous roller-coaster of a wait, filled with fear and trying to reassure yourself and looking for answers (this was 2 1/2 years ago, and in my case it was bc). I'm not going to say to you at this point 'oh don't worry, it won't be'....lots said this to me and it didn't prepare me or even help as my mind swung back immediately to 'but it could be'. I know that would be what you want to hear, and hopefully that will be what you hear, but I'm going to tell you what I was told by two people that I think is more helpful and prepares you IF it is a form of BC. One person said 'it might be bc, lets start looking ahead to what we will do when it is...' and the other (my surgeon) said 'If it is, and it is possible, we will SORT IT'. Those words stuck with me. They felt painful at the time.....hearing there was a possibility....but the 'we will sort it' was what I needed to hear. I remember crying and saying 'will you?' and she said 'yes, we will'...and she did ! 2 1/2 years later, 2 clear mammos and discharged from clinic. So......I will say this to you Lorna....IF it is (and I sincerely hope its not, as I know the psychological torture of those first few weeks of diagnosis) THEY WILL SORT IT. There are modern treatments, good effective plans can be put in place, and you have every reason to be very hopeful. The majority of women will continue to live a long and healthy life. ;o)

[Lorna87]

Thanks Lorraine ☺️

I saw two different doctors, the first one who felt both my boobs and marked where the lumps were and then the second who did the ultrasound and the biopsy. I'm not too certain which one it is that I'll be seeing again..

To be honest they were really nice. I asked him about the lump and his response was "I'm not sure what it is and I dont mess about".

They then sent me into a room with a breast care nurse. Is this something they do with everyone who has had a biopsy as routine or just people who they think the outcome is not going to be great?

I was expecting a biopsy, feel better that it's been looked at properly. I think what's made it even more scarier is that the lymph nodes in my armpit are also enlarged. Which I think with the two combined doesn't sound great.

I feel like I'm in some sort of 'dream'. Although dream isnt probably the correct term.

Xx

[Lorraine H]

I’m sorry that you have not been reassured by your consultant.

Waiting for biopsy appointments is very stressful but please remember that there are lots of benign conditions and that most lumps are not cancerous.

How do you find your consultant? Mine was wonderful and knowing that and trusting him made my tests and treatment much more bearable.

sending hugs, Lorraine

[Lorna87]

I've just come out of the hospital. Not the greatest appointment.

Had a scan and the consultant is worried about the first lump that I found near the top of my boob. They have taken a biopsy from this. I also have enlarged lymph nodes under my armpit.

What on earth does this mean. I am so scared.

Im back for my results next Thursday.

[Lizp85]

It's not the lump that's painful but the whole boob it's just not painful in 1 spot .So I'll just get this achy dull shooting pain .

[Lorna87]

Hi Jobey,

Fingers crossed everything will be ok.

There's no pain in any of my lumps.
I've just been reading a thread on here regarding the Mirena coil (which I have) and thyroid medication (which I'm on). This coil is coming out ASAP! Xxx

[Jobey68]

I didn't have any pain relating to my cancer, I did have a Fibrodenama which is a benign lump and that caused me pain. Is your lump painful? 

[Lizp85]

My appointment is 4th Dec. Can I ask question do u experience any pain of any kind on ur boob ?

[Jobey68]

Hi Liz, Yes of course your very welcome to jump in! I'm sorry you have this worry but hopefully all will be well. 

Do you have a clinic date yet? Xx Jo 

[Lizp85]

Hi hope it's ok for me to jump on this post I'm awaiting to see docs for a mamongram after finding a lump on my left boob x

[Jobey68]

Lorna we can all relate to feeling like you do, your tense and anxious and it can make you feel pretty rotten. Yes it's all very real but so unlikely to be caused by anything sinister. Im not dismissing what you are feeling but it's all down to your body being in fight or flight mode honestly. 

All the best for tomorrow and please let us know how it goes Xx Jo 

[Lorna87]

Well what a long week..I cannot wait to finally have my appointment tomorrow.

Since Friday, I've also developed a stiff neck, mainly on the right side (same side a lump) and also a shooting pain down my right arm. The shooting pain is intermittent throughout the day and doesn't extend all the way down my arm, probably ends about halfway down my upper arm.

Feel ten times worse than I did already due to this. I know my senses are heightened and I'm feeling every little thing but these are definitely there and happening.

Roll on tomorrow xx

[Jobey68]

I found a random lump out of the blue which is what led me to the Drs, I'd had a pain in my ribs for a few days so was having a prod around in the shower and felt a lump underneath about the size of a 10p, perfectly round and I could grab hold of it, freaked me right out.

At the clinic It wasn't visible on the mammogram or ultrasound so they drained it with a syringe and it turned out to just be a fatty lump.

My cancer was found during the Ultrasound laying deep within my breast by sheer accident , nothing couldn't be felt nor did it show up on mammogram,  as I said earlier Lumps are not always cancer. 

Dig deep and you will get through this wait, one thing I've learned is no amount of stress will change things Xx 

[Lorna87]

Thank you for your replies ☺️

I think what's worried me the most is, is that I've never ever felt any sort of lump in my breast before and these were quite easy to find, I wasn't doing a breast examination specifically.

The first one, I was applying fake tan and stroked across it. The second one which I found today, I was running down the stairs pretty fast in my PJ's so kind of grabbed hold of my boobs because I didn't have a bra on (haha). I'm an E/F cup so not the smallest.

I just hope next Thursday comes around pretty quickly, although I have a feeling it's going to be a very long week.

Xx

[ladybowler]

Lorna

I was a little older than when I went to the breast clinic as I had found a lump, it was a cyst which they drained, they also drained another one which I didnt even know about so it is possible to have more than one cyst.

As Jobey said, try not to run ahead of yourself, easier said than done, but it will not help you and will only add to your anxieties.  Let us know how you get on if you want and remember we are all here for you whenever you need help and support

Sending you hugs

Helena xxx

[Jobey68]

Hi Lorna, I know how hard it is to not think the worst but the likelyhood is these are harmless lumps.

Cancer doesn't grow at the kind of rate that would make a lump appear in the space of a week so whatever it  is your feeling is most likely to be something that is totally normal for you. 

Its impossible to describe what cancer feels like really, lumps come in all shapes and sizes, and often there is no lump at all, the rule of thumb is a hard irregular lump that doesn't move but that isn't always the case at all.  my niece has many cysts and they feel like pushing on a water filled ballon and they move under your fingers.

Try not to run ahead of yourself, honestly I know how panicked you are right now but no amount of stress will change the outcome so think positive until you have reason not to be Xx Jo 

[Lorraine H]

Hi there Lorna,

try to remember most breast lumps are not due to cancer. You could go back to your GP for another exam and hopefully some reassurance.

Cysts and breast cancer lumps feel very different, have you tried the ‘ask the nurses’ part of the forum? Or phone the number at the top right,

wishing you all the best, sorry I can’t be any more help xxxxx

Lorraine

[Lorna87]

Hello

Ten days ago I felt a small lump near the very top of my right breast. It knocked me physically sick and I went to see my doctor the next day. She said she thought it was a cyst but referred me for a two week wait and I have an appointment at the hospital next Thursday (29th).



I was feeling slightly more positive.

I have just discovered another lump in the same breast but in a different place. This is to the bottom right of my areola and feels quite large, a few centimetres at least. This definitely wasn't there last week as the doctor had a good feel of both my breasts.

I could be physically sick. What are the chance of me getting two cysts in the same breast when I have never ever had one before. Would a cyst develop that quickly.

I am petrified. I literally feel like I cannot possibly wait a whole week for the hospital appointment.

I just feel like I have a gut feeling something is wrong, that two lumps like this couldn't just be 'nothing'

Has anyone else ever discovered two lumps that turned out to be nothing? I think what's woerying me more is that this second lump definitely wasn't there last week.

I'm 31.

Xx