Hello, 

I'm 35 and found a breast lump about 6 weeks ago. I was examined by my gp, who felt the lump and said the procedure for breast lump referral is to wait 4-5 weeks after discovery as its could be a lump that comes and goes with your menstrual cycle. I was a bit concerned to wait that long but I did - and it was still there weeks llater. Was anyone else told to wait this long?

When I said it was still there after a few weeks, she immediately referred me to the breast clinic and I was seen within a week. The doctor examined me and said 'oh its probably just a cyst, as you are only 35, we'll do a quick ultrasound just to make sure. I had the ultrasound and the doctor said it wasn't a cyst - it was showing as a solid mass - if it was a cyst you would be able to tell from the fluid within. He looked concerned and asked me to confirm my age again - he took alot of photos in screen of my scan - and also in an area under my armpit too. 

He then said he will have to take a biopsy- so he took 3 sections with his clipper rod and also inserted a metal chip . 

They said I would get the results a week later - they discuss the results in a weekly Wednesday meeting.

I'm counting down the days and am feeling very anxious. I'm getting married in a few months and was planning on starting a family soon - but this has completely taken over my mind. Did anyone else in a similar position tell friends and family ? I feel like I should let them know - especially if it comes back as bad news, otherwise it would be a shock all at once. On the other hand, I don't want to worry them unnecessarily, especially if it comes back all fine. 

I'm also concerned if it is bad news that waiting 4 weeks after discovering the lump was a bad idea...

Thanks for the help, the comments are really comforting to read. 

Sarah x