Hi , first time posting . I found under my right breast some dimpling / indent when are is raised , and from the side on view it’s very noticeable . After seeing gp , he has said he will refer me for further investigation . I’m quite calm . But I also like to be prepared , what are the chances that it’s just nothing to worry about ? My Nan had breast cancer at 39 and my cousin who is early 40’s had it five years ago . Thank you x
HI Lacey,
Its a scary time where you are right now. Unfortunately nobody can give you the ‘chances’ in either direction, even a GP won’t know when they are looking…even when you have been seen by the specialists and they have taken the necessary images (mammogram and ultrasound) they may need further tests to ascertain if there is anything that needs further treatment. Only once a needle biopsy has given results , can they be sure if it’s benign or a form of BC. So, you see, anyone guessing now wouldn’t be helpful really, although I can so understand why you are reaching out for advice on the possibilities. Most of us here have been through that time, when we are searching for reassurance and not wanting bad news. It s an emotionally very difficult time for sure. The ‘good news’ is that even if they find it isnt something benign, treatments have changed , they are very targeted and specific to individuals, and the majority of women nowadays have very successful treatment which kicks the C to the kerb. It could be that your cousin and grandma had totally different types of breast cancer, with no genetic link at all…it’s all guess work for us lay people I’m afraid.
I really hope that you find its nothing to be concerned about, but you are doing absolutely the right thing and getting it checked out at your earliest opportunity. People get diagnosed at all ages, though the younger you are the better the statistics for it being benign of course.
I think you are right to ‘be prepared’ , I wish I’d have managed that so sensibly in the early days! Then you either get good news ( nothing to be concerned about) or the news you kind of expected.
If if you do have concerns or worries you can ring the helpline number on this website, they are very good at listening to anything worrying you.
Is your referral within the next 14 days?
charys x
Thank you so much for your reply , I only saw the gp a couple of days ago . The first one which was a locum tried to poo hoo it , and I wasn’t happy with that as I know my boobs I’ve always checked them every two weeks ! Due to my Nan , so I made another appointment the next day and luckily saw our lovely gp . Who had no problem referring me . He said usually I will hear from them in around two weeks . X
Just received letter I have hospital Monday
I got to say I am really scared and it was my mum and partner that told me to see another gp , didn’t think I should argue but no they were right x
Hi Lacey.
Just wanted to say im in the same boat.
Mine are indents rather than dimples, just above my right nipple. Thos breast has always been the bigger one but has dramatically increased in size too.
Im only 29, but my mum was diagnosed at 39 and died at 43 so they take it seriously.
Ive also got the hospital on Monday.
Hope you are ok. Message if you want to chat? x
Hey , good luck for Monday too , you must feel 100x worse than I feel knowing your mum had this , the paranoia is awful isn’t it every time there’s a little itch ect . What time is your app morning afternoon ? X
Often the hardest thing ladies is facing the fear of seeing your GP in the first place which you have both done so good for you! I also lost my mum to BC and it makes it all so frightening as you know what can happen but my mums wasn’t genetic so we were both just unlucky to get it, there is no way we can say what your chances of being diagnosed are but the majority of lumps are benign even some of those who may from the off look highly suspicious so you just cannot tell until further investigations are done, they are lovely at the clinics and aim to give you an answer on the day , if you do need a biopsy results will be a week or so. I’m 18 months from diagnosis , successfully treated and totally back to normal so whatever happens we have plenty of experience and support between us all here for you to rely on , all the very best to you both and please let us know how you get on Xx Jo
Thankyou Jo , and so glad your treatment was successful , it’s lovely to know there are women on here that know the anxiety it puts you through , and all the support , xx
Im in at 3.30 on Monday.
i have had 2 or 3 scares so far and luckily all been nothing so far… so right now feeling fairly positive… prob until the morning!
what time is urs lacey? thinking of u. x
Hoping your staying positive this morning , mines 4.15 today ,X
Thankyou charys x
thanks charys x
so had my appointment. but clinic was very behind. she wants me to have ultrasound… but dept closed! so now have to wait for that app to come through!! arghhh!
Well feel no better ! Had a quick feel and I mean quick not like my gp did , said well I can’t see a lump so might just be dimpling I’ll see you in a month and you ll receive an appointment through the post for a sonogram ! X
lol its actually made me laugh that weve both come away with no actual answers or anything done?!
and ive realised im not imagining it. my boob is actually insanely itchy. but very deep and its driving me nuts as i cant scratch it!
in all seriousness though, i hoped you would have got the all clear today lacey. hope your ok x
Thanks Charys.
Just thought id update… my scan is through. 2nd September x