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Advice appreciated - breast lump

Tinkerbell1980
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Hello I'm making myself feel awful. I was having a shower felt my breasts (1st day of period) and I thought I could feel a lump or swelling. It's almost like the breast tissue has swollen up but I can feel a squishy movable part. It's uncomfortable to touch but not sure if that's because I keep poking it.  I do have a face to face gp appointments tomorrow morning but I'm utterly convinced it's not good. I have been very run down the list few days aswell. I also have the Mirena so not sure of this is hormonal. Just feel so so frightened. I find it a struggle getting through the day or doing other stuff because I'm consumed with this worry

 

 

 

 

  • Hello there and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear that feeling something different in your breasts is worrying you but try not to over think too much for now.

    Breasts go through lots of changes through a woman's lifetime and most of them are very normal and harmless. Hormones and hormonal levels and changes is the most common reason for these changes including lumpier sore breasts just before a period.

    Breast cysts and a build up of fatty tissue called fibroadenomas are also very common causes of breast lumps and these also can be more easily felt or become more uncomfortable around a period and then often will settle down.

    You have done the right thing by arranging to see your GP. They can assess you and if needed refer you to the breast unit just to be on the safe side. Do bear in mind that most people who are seen in a breast clinic won't have breast cancer.

    Easier said than done but try and put this to the back of your mind whilst you are waiting and keep yourself occupied with other things as this really can help.

    I hope you know more soon and that everything will be okay.

    Take care

    Naomi

  • Offline in reply to CRUK Nurse Naomi

    Thanks for the reply I went to the doctor he could also feel a lump. The lump feels squishy and is movable and when prodded causes discomfort and pain. I have been referred to breast clinic next Thursday..I just can't help my brain going in over drive and thinking the worst. 

     

  • Offline in reply to Tinkerbell1980

    My appointment is Thursday...the lump doesn't feel as prominent now...but still there....is that a good thing? 

  • in reply to Tinkerbell1980

    Hello and thanks for getting back to us again,

    It is good to hear that you don't have long to wait until Thursday, but until you have your appointment no one can really tell you any more.

    The majority of women seen in a breast clinic do not have breast cancer so try not to let in prey on your mind until you know more. The charity Breast Cancer Now have produced some information about what to expect at a breast clinic which you can see here

    As Nurse Naomi has said try and keep yourself busy and your mind on other things to try and distract yourself.

    I hope your appointment goes well and that you know more soon.

    All the Best,

    Catherine

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