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Breast Lump

LouiseeT
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Hi,

Hoping I might find some relief by posting here, as I'm unsure if I'm worrying for no reason.

A week ago I noticed a small lump in my breast, later that day the area around it had become discoloured and the lump appeared bigger. I went to the doctors and was prescribed 5 days flucloxacillin for a suspected cyst, during this time the lump grew bigger and the colour changed from pink/red to more of a bruise like. I returned and was given 7 days of co-amoxiclav, I'm on my 3rd day of taking those now & there are no changes at all to the lump or colour of my breast.

I'm really worrying that I haven't been referred to breast clinic & when I told the doctor of my anxieties and how it's affecting my sleep they shrugged it of by telling me 'I have no concern it is cancer' 

I'm still unable to sleep properly, I find myself distracting by the lump constantly, I'm always touching it and then making my self almost sick with the worry. I've looked at private scans but I can't afford one.

Is my doctor right and I shouldn't worry? What actions should I take now? I feel like I need someone to be reasonable with me because I'm beyond thinking rationally.

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    I think mammograms are about 150 hope this helps 

  • Hello and thank you for your post.

    I am sorry to hear about your concern for this however please be reassured that your GP is a doctor who would have referred you to a breast clinic if it was necessary.  Perhaps this doctor needs to tell you why he has not done this.

    Sometimes infections take time to clear up and can look worse before they get better. Sometimes more than one course of antibiotics is needed so it would be a good idea to finish what has been prescribed. If after a few days of finishing you are still concerned go back and see your GP again. In the meantime please stop touching and prodding it as this can make it worse.

    Please do talk to your GP about going privately to have a scan. A mammogram may not be the best type of scan to have if you are young (under 45/50) so do talk about this with your GP and possibly get some guidance. 

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline 

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