Lump under my areola

I found a lump under my areola, and was losing discharge from my nipple I left it as it was before Christmas, I went to the GP, I had my hospital appointment last Monday and had to have a biopsy I'm now waiting for the results, I'm so scared as breast cancer runs in my family 

  • Hello there

    I am sorry to hear you have other family members who have had breast cancer and appreciate how having these symptoms must be worrying you.

    I'm afraid no one here is going to be able to say whether this lump and discharge you are having is caused by cancer or something else so for now the best thing to do is sit tight and wait for the results.

    Waiting and not knowing is very unsettling but trying to keep yourself busy and your mind on other things can sometimes be useful but I imagine this is difficult.

    Hopefully you will get some news soon but in the meantime you are welcome to get back or call us 0808 800 4040 to talk things through. We're here weekdays 9-5.

    All the best

    Naomi