Hello, and thanks for your post,

 I am sorry to hear that you have concerns about your breast. I know how unsettling it can be waiting for appointments to find out what it will all mean.

Breast cancer at your age is really not very common. Benign (not cancer) lumps are far more common in someone of your age. It is good that you have seen the GP and she has referred you. Often doctors refer women to breast clinics not because they suspect cancer but because they want to find out the cause of the lump and also to rule anything serious out.

It is also quite common to have one breast larger than the other. Pain before periods is also common and is not a sign of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Now has produced some information on non-cancerous breast conditions and what should my breasts feel like.

Trying to wear a supportive bra may help with any discomfort that you are feeling.

I do hope that you know more soon.

If you feel that it would be helpful to chat this through with one of the nurses on the helpline then do give us a ring. Our Freephone number is 0808 800 4040 and we are here Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm

All the best,

Catherine

Omg I pressed report by mistake so please forgive me thank you so much for your comment I think I’ve become worried due to looking online and due to the flakey skin on my nipple I know I shouldn’t do this but again thank you so muchx

Hi there. I just wanted to say please don't worry about reporting the post. We actually know that the button is too close to the reply button, and lots of people have had the same problem and pressed it by accident. We are in the process of fixing this and should have it sorted out by the end of the week. :)

Hi there. I just wanted to say please don't worry about reporting the post. We actually know that the button is too close to the reply button, and lots of people have had the same problem and pressed it by accident. We are in the process of fixing this and should have it sorted out by the end of the week. :)