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Mabelbabel
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25-11-2016
08:20
Thank you ladies, for your reassuring words. It's much appreciated, x
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25-11-2016
04:38
Hello Ladies, I saw my GP about a tiny hard pronounced bit deep in my breast on Tuesday afternoon, today, Friday i have received my appointment for the clinic next Tuesday morning. I noticed on the envelope the letter was posted to me on Wednesday, (albeit by 2nd class post) the day after my afternoon appointment. I am now more worried that it is being treated as urgent, despite my GP saying it's very small and probably just breast tissue. I'm sure it varies hugely around the country, but how soon after seeing your GP's did you get your breast clinic appointments? It's going to be a long weekend......
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25-11-2016
01:08
It's standard procedure for anyone with a lump to be sent to the breast clinic, this isn't a cause for extra concern. The appointment is likely to be within the next 2 weeks. So not too much longer to wait. Try not to worry yourself too much. Give the helpline a call, they are so helpful and reassuring. Hugs x
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24-11-2016
12:13
Haniban, why don't you give the Careline a call? I spoke to them myself last week and they were so nice and reassuring. It really helped me. 0808 800 6000. x
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24-11-2016
11:28
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Hello Haniban. You've come to the right place, everybody here understands how you feel and how worrying it is waiting for appointments and results. I know it's easy to say, but try not to worry too much, most lumps and bumps turn out to be fine and even if you found yourself in the minority with bad news, treatments and support nowadays are really, really good, Chat to ladies on here, let us know how you get on. We'll support you all the way. Hugs x
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23-11-2016
08:22
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Hello Khall, Sorry you find yourself in this position, it's not very nice is it. Try to stay positive though, most lumps turn out to be nothing to worry about and the good thing about being referred to the breast clinic is, it's quick, you should be seen within a couple of weeks. I saw my Doctor yesterday and am also waiting for my breast clinic appointment. Keep your chin up, sure, we'll both be fine. Hugs x
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22-11-2016
05:04
Gp has referred me to the breast clinic. Sure it will be fine as so tiny.
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19-11-2016
07:01
I shall do. Thanks Jill.
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19-11-2016
06:54
Thank you for replying Jill, I agree it's probably nothing, it is so very tiny. Will mention to Doc next week more out of interest than anything else!
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18-11-2016
08:57
Hello Ladies, Yesterday I discovered a single, tiny little hard "lump." It feels hard and sharp about the size of the tip of a grain of rice if not smaller. It seems to be attached to the smooth bumpy breast tissue, quite deep at the bottom of my areola. I wondered if any other ladies had found anything similar? Many thanks, Mabel
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18-11-2016
12:20
Hello Gigglesainley, I just wondered how you were getting on, if you had noticed any change in your rice like lump? I ask as I have found something which I can only describe as the tip of a grain of rice. Hope everything has turned out well for you. Mabel x
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27-07-2014
02:03
Hi Kittyboo, I'm 13 months post op and on the whole everything went fine. Recovery was about a week, but that's probably because I am always rubbish after a general. Healing was really good and the scar isn't very visable anymore. I still have sensation in the nippl and it responds to stimulation, its not the same as it was though, the arousal from having them touched isn't what it was but I hope it will keep improving. I think i have a bit of nerve damage, as i get the odd shooting pains now and then but they are getting less and less. It's a tough call to decide what to do, I didn't imagine i would need surgery but they were pretty insistant it should be done to ensure no future problems. Good luck! x
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27-09-2013
02:39
Hello folks, I had a Hadfields Procedure on 17th June, where they removed all my major ducts. On the whole i'm pleased with how it went, scarring isn't too bad and I have regained some sensation in my nipple. However I am getting increasingly concerned about my nipple folding in. You know how normally you can pick up your nipple between your thumb and forefinger? Well when I try to do that I can't, my nipple folds in half, inwards, straight across the middle. You can't physically hold the nipple at all. I still get intermittent pains too, but I suppose that's normal, my Surgeon said it takes about 3 months for the internal healing to happen, I've just past that and was hoping things would have improved. Has anyone else had a Hadfields or any similar experience? I know it sounds very shallow but my nipples were always a big part of my sex life and the thought of it now being an out of bounds area makes me feel like damaged goods. Thanks for your time. Mabel
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06-08-2013
05:57
Hi Justsusie,
I had a Hadfields Procedure 7 weeks ago, where my major ducts were removed. Since then, like you I cannot pinch, pick up my nipple without my fingers sliding off. My nipple now just folds inwards.
I was also discharged from Breast Consultant but if it hasn't improved after 8 weeks I'm going to call the Breast care nurse again for advice, I'm concerned about getting an inverted nipple now.
Do let me know how you get on.
Take care,
Mabel
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24-06-2013
09:14
Thanks Anna. I did call the helpline when I was first told I'd be having surgery and they were very lovely and helpful.
I'm getting more and more concerned now, I think my mind is in overdrive and not doing me any good at all.
I'm getting terrible aching all up the left side of my neck and into my ear, it's really painful. I'm taking Codiene, Paracetamol and Ibruprofen but it's just not stopping it.
Thursday is so far away!
Mabe
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23-06-2013
03:42
Hello everyone,
I am waiting for the results of my operation to remove all the major ducts behind my left nipple and getting increasingly anxious, even though it's likely to be fine.
I was told by my Surgeon that he suspects it is just an Intraductal Papilloma, but because the fluid smear showed epithelial cells, traces of blood cells and general debris that all the major ducts needed to be removed in case there is something more sinister going on in the ducts.
I was referred to the Breast Clinic on 29th May (it's all been so fast!) because I was getting sharp shooting pain directly behind my left nipple, the nipple kept going very hard/erect and tender to touch, aching pain in the outside area of the breast that spread up into my neck and through to the shoulder blade and round to my left armpit. I was also producing a clearish/tinged fluid from the nipple.
Mammogram was clear.
Since the surgery, which was on Monday 17th June I've started to get more and more concerned that something isnt right. The pain from the surgery is minimal but I am still getting the aching all over.
I go back to get my results on Thursday 27th.
I wonder if any of you had a similar diagnosis or symptoms......sorry for seeming such a wuss, Thursday just seems so far away!
Many thanks,
Mabe x
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20-06-2013
12:57
Well, I thought I would post a brief update in case there are others out there who are about to go through the same procedure as me.
The Hadfields procedure was very straight forward. I was out of hospital the same evening.
They made an incision around the underside of my areola and removed all the major ducts, these have now been sent off for analysis and I will go back to see my Surgeon on 27th June for the results. They cannot give you any results or any idea of what has been removed at the time of surgery as it all has to be looked at by a specialist under a microscope, so all the surgeon could tell me was that the operation went well.
I was prescribed codeine and paracetamol but haven't needed to take many. The pain isn't constant, just a bit sore and achy with the occassional sharp twinge.
I was able to wash the main bandage off after 2 days and now just have the steri strips on. Bruising is hardly noticable. It's too soon to tell if I have lost sensation to my nipple, it seems to come and go at the moment.
I've worn a sports bra constantly since the operation and was advised by the BCN to do so for 2 weeks. I have to say, I wouldn't want to be without it, I need that support to keep my boob in place, I think without a good fitting soft bra it would be much more uncomfortable.
I hope this helps anyone who finds themselves going through the same thing as I couldn't find much info about the after effects before I had my surgery.
Just hoping all my results come back clear now!
Mabel
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15-06-2013
05:20
Hello everyone!
I have been diagnosed with Intraductal Papilloma in my left breast and will be undergoing a Hadfields Procedure this Monday, 17th June to remove the major ducts.
The fluid from my nipple, which is what gave this diagnosis, showed Epithelial cells which are beginning to cluster and traces of blood, but not enough to see with the naked eye. Nothing showed on the mamogaram and no lumps can be felt. I did get a lot of pain and hardening of the nipple, but that seems to have settled now.
I had my pre-op assessment this morning (Saturday 15th June) and asked if this surgery was really necessary, she said yes, so they can remove any potential problems before they occur and check nothing sinister is going on that hasn't been found yet.
I'd like to hear from anyone who has been through this procedure or had Intraductal Papilloma's.
Many thanks,
Mabel
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