Advice needed

Hey, I have gone to the doctors last week about mybreast being sore. The nurse found a lump and she asked for the doctor to come in and check right breast. Doctor referred me to the breast clinic but said she's not concerned. But she said she wants my left breast scanEd also and asked if any family history with cancer. I have my appointment this coming Thursday I've seen what happens etc. but I'm just looking for advice because my anxiety is sky high I'm 28 with 2 children. Over the weekend my right breast doubled in size and I keep getting shooting pains in my breast and there really itchy and my right hand feels like I've got a dead arm? Hopefully nothing and just a cyst. thanks x

  • Hello and thanks for your post

    Breast pain  isn't usually a symptom of breast cancer,but I can appreciate it can be worrying to find a breast lump.

    Most breast lumps will be found to be cysts or a build up of fatty tissue called fibroadenomas which can get bigger. These are usually harmless and of course hormones can also cause breast pain and discomfort and the overall feel of the breasts. You can read more about breast conditions that aren't caused by cancer here.

    The organisation Breast Cancer Now has information on what to expect when you’ve been referred to a breast clinic and you can read more about this at this link. 

    I hope everything turns out to be okay. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene